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Spice up those mashed potatoes with garlic and parmesan
I love homemade mashed potatoes, and I made them seldom years ago because I found it easier using instant potato mixes readily available at the supermarket.
Potatoes serve as a good source of Vitamin C and potassium, according to the U.S. Potato Board, a national marketing organization. In fact, the USPB’s latest report, “Potatoes: Goodness Unearthed,” explains that one medium potato with its skin “contains 45 percent of the daily value for vitamin C; as much or more potassium (620 mg) than either bananas, spinach or broccoli.” Also, potatoes contain no fat.
If you’re watching your weight, then this mashed potato recipe has added fat. But if you want to try a different potato side dish, here’s what you’ll need to make garlic and parmesan mashed potatoes:
6-8 medium sized potatoes
6 cloves of peeled garlic
¼ cup of shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon of salt
1/8 teaspoon of pepper
½ stick of butter
Potatoes serve as a good source of Vitamin C and potassium, according to the U.S. Potato Board, a national marketing organization. In fact, the USPB’s latest report, “Potatoes: Goodness Unearthed,” explains that one medium potato with its skin “contains 45 percent of the daily value for vitamin C; as much or more potassium (620 mg) than either bananas, spinach or broccoli.” Also, potatoes contain no fat.
If you’re watching your weight, then this mashed potato recipe has added fat. But if you want to try a different potato side dish, here’s what you’ll need to make garlic and parmesan mashed potatoes:
6-8 medium sized potatoes
6 cloves of peeled garlic
¼ cup of shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon of salt
1/8 teaspoon of pepper
½ stick of butter
¼ cup of milk
Peel and slice the potatoes and place them in a pot of water along with the garlic and salt. Boil the potatoes and garlic for about 30 minutes or until the garlic and the potatoes are tender. If you’ve never boiled garlic before, you’ll find boiled garlic has a smooth, soft butter texture, which mixes well in the potatoes.
Once tender, drain the water from the pot and use your potato masher to mash the potatoes and garlic. Add the butter, milk and pepper and stir with a mixing spoon until smooth and creamy. If you have family, friends or guests particular about lumps in their mashed potatoes, you can always process them in a blender or food processor for creamier potatoes.
Now, the garlic and parmesan potatoes are ready. Top with dried spices or chopped spring onions. The garlic and parmesan add that extra bit of flavor that complements steak or chicken any way you prepare them.
– Bobbie Whitehead
Peel and slice the potatoes and place them in a pot of water along with the garlic and salt. Boil the potatoes and garlic for about 30 minutes or until the garlic and the potatoes are tender. If you’ve never boiled garlic before, you’ll find boiled garlic has a smooth, soft butter texture, which mixes well in the potatoes.
Once tender, drain the water from the pot and use your potato masher to mash the potatoes and garlic. Add the butter, milk and pepper and stir with a mixing spoon until smooth and creamy. If you have family, friends or guests particular about lumps in their mashed potatoes, you can always process them in a blender or food processor for creamier potatoes.
Now, the garlic and parmesan potatoes are ready. Top with dried spices or chopped spring onions. The garlic and parmesan add that extra bit of flavor that complements steak or chicken any way you prepare them.
– Bobbie Whitehead
