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mashed potatoes recipe

Mashed Potatoes

Katerina's Finest
Most recipes call for butter. But in my house, we make our mashed potatoes with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and we love it!!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs Yellow Potatoes about 8, peeled and quartered (I usually use russet potatoes)
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • 2 cups Half-and-Half or heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil add more if you wish
  • 5 Roasted Pieces of Garlic pureed
  • 5 small Sprigs of Sage

Instructions
 

  • Wash and place potatoes in a large pot, add enough cold water to cover, and bring to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt, reduce heat, and simmer until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes. After the potatoes have cooled off, you may remove any potato skins that are beginning to peel. Place the potatoes back into the pot.
  • Meanwhile, mix half-and-half, olive oil, garlic, and sage in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Strain half-and-half mixture into the pot with potatoes. Add ¾  teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and mash the potatoes to desired consistency. You can also sprinkle with nutmeg before serving if desired. Enjoy!
Keyword Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Holiday Side Dish, Side Dish