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Garlicky Smashed Potatoes

1/21/2011

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     I can't say that I make these garlic smashed potatoes often.  When I am making mashed potatoes for our dinner, I usually peel russet potatoes that I boil and finish off in my KitchenAid mixer using the paddle attachment, adding butter or olive oil, and warmed milk or buttermilk.  The ingredients mostly depend on my mood.  Under more special circumstances, like our recent Thanksgiving dinner, I will make these garlic-infused smashed potatoes… Always!
     These Garlic Smashed Potatoes are truly an indulgence.  From the unsalted butter, to the garlic, and the fresh, heavy cream, all of the ingredients combine to deliver the ultimate comfort food side-dish.  These mashed potatoes can elevate the humblest of meals into food worthy of a dinner party.  These mashed potatoes would make my  ramekins of Baked Eggs with Mashed Potatoes and Ham taste even more fabulous!

                                … Garlic Mashed Potatoes …
                                          from The Olives Table by Todd English
                                 
Serves 4
• 2 pounds new potatoes, unpeeled, cut into large dice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 to 5 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1.  Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.  Drain and return to the pot.  Mash with a potato masher or fork.
2.  While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the garlic and cook until the garlic is just golden, 2 to 3 minutes.  Add the cream and cook until it has reduced by half, about 7 minutes.  Add the garlic cream, salt, and pepper to the potatoes and mix well.  If necessary, reheat over low heat.  Serve immediately.
3.  Use any leftovers for my Baked Eggs with Mashed Potatoes and Ham.


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8 Comments
Michelle link
1/21/2011 06:36:50 am

Oh my gosh, what an absolutely fabulous photo. I wish I had that bowl sitting in front of me right now. I know I could eat the whole thing. :)

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Marine link
1/22/2011 06:45:27 pm

Now this is what you call 'real' comfort food.

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Kate link
1/22/2011 11:58:16 pm

Eileen,
I have missed stopping in at your fabulous blog for only 2 weeks (I know....ONLY? ;)
And on our coldest morning yet I see the steam rising from these sensationally seasoned potatoes, could easily justify the apple-pear crisp for breakfast, am rethinking the lamb stew slated for dinner (that pork with the garlic au jus sounds much better, wish I had the ingredients for the mascarpone chocolate tart, and am left swooning over the almond raspberry cookies!
The recipes and dialog get me ramped... but then those gorgeous photos!!!
I've learned not to let so much time pass until my next visit, it's a tantalizing let down to go away to a coffee and some homemade dreikornbrot!

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ButterYum link
1/24/2011 09:46:54 am

In m book, there's no way to make a bad batch of mashed potatoes, unless you're my mother and you let the mixer go too long (can you say glue?). Anyway, fabulous photos - and I'm totally loving your footed bowl.

:)
ButterYum

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Beauty & the Feast link
1/24/2011 10:48:14 am

My mouth is absolutely watering. Just need a big steak for alongside! You just can't beat the classics.
Beautiful photo!

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Tom | Tall Clover Farm link
1/25/2011 01:06:08 am

In the words of Fred Astaire, " Heaven... I'm in heaven, And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak. And I seem to find the happiness I seek...(in garlic mashed potatoes)

I say, what's good for the dancer is good for the diner.

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Merisi link
1/25/2011 12:32:23 pm

Eileen, what a visual feast you created since I visited you last (school demands most of my time these days).
Thank you for sharing all those delicious recipes!
I woke up at 2.30AM, a project that's due tomorrow kept churning in my head, an idea germinating that needed to be written down, apparently. Three hours later, I will slip back under the covers, and dream of your cooking. Merci! :-)

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RSA Online link
1/25/2011 11:40:58 pm

Wow... I could eat SO many bowls of garlicky smashed taters ;)

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