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Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

I love both mashed potatoes and garlic, so this seemed like the perfect recipe for me. People say these potatoes rival varieties some restaurants are now serving.—Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 to 5 garlic cloves
5 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper

Directions

Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Drain, reserving 2/3 cup cooking liquid. Mash potato mixture. Add the oil, salt, pepper and reserved liquid; stir until smooth. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 167 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 201 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Garlic Mashed Potatoes in Taste of Home August/September 1996, p41