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Mashed potatoes with garlic and Basil Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 lbs. Yukon potatoes
6-8 garlic cloves, peeled
Salt to taste
2 T virgin olive oil
2T unsalted butter
1 cup warm milk
2 T finely chopped fresh basil
Ground white pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Peel and cube potatoes.

Put potatoes in a sauce pan with garlic and salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minute or until potatoes are tinder.

Drain. (Some discard the garlic but I leave it in.). Put the potatoes through a food mill or ricer and then mash with potato masher.

Add the olive oil, butter, basil, pepper and blend.

Add enough milk for the consistency you desire. Serve hot.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is a fantastic way to spice up mashed potatoes.

 

 

 

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