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Simple Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Simple Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 large red potatoes, unpeeled , cut into uniform quarters
4 -5 large garlic cloves, peeled and cut in halves
butter
hot milk
salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

Place potatoes and garlic into a large saucepan full of cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium, and boil for about 10-12 minutes. Check potatoes for doneness by poking a few wedges with a fork or skewer-if still firm, cook another minute or two and check again. Repeat until tender. Drain, taking care not to lose garlic cloves. Return potatoes to warm pot.
Mash potatoes. Do not overwork, or potatoes will be tough (it's okay if there's a few lumps-it just means these are real potatoes, not from a box). Make sure to smash up the garlic, or pull out the cloves and squeeze in a garlic press.
Add some butter, to taste (I usually use 2-3 T), and salt and pepper, also to taste. Mix until butter has melted.
Add a little hot milk and beat it into the potatoes. Continue until potatoes are desired creaminess (the amount I use varies, but I usually use between 1/4 and 1/2 cup, give or take a bit).
Cover pot with foil to keep warm until ready to serve. Potatoes will stay hot for 10-15 minutes this way.
Serve with a pat of butter in an indentation on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	154.13 Kcal (645 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.03g	0%
Sodium	38.91mg	2%
Potassium	982.68mg	21%
Total Carbs	35.19g	12%
Sugars	2.16g	9%
Dietary Fiber	4.33g	17%
Protein	4.46g	9%
Vitamin C	20.2mg	34%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	27.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.23 Kcal (298 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.02g	0%
Sodium	17.98mg	2%
Potassium	454.16mg	21%
Total Carbs	16.27g	12%
Sugars	1g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2g	17%
Protein	2.06g	9%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	34%
Iron	1mg	12%
Calcium	12.7mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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