Mashed Potatoes | Garlic Mash Potatoes | Side Dish
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Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: English
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Serves: 1 big bowl
 
Creamy, dreamy mashed potatoes, a staple English side dish
Ingredients
  • 2 boiled and peeled potatoes
  • 2 chopped garlic
  • ¼ Tsp pounded black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ Cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp fresh cream (optional)
Method
  1. Take the boiled, peeled and diced potates in a large mixing bowl
  2. Mash the soft potatoes with potato masher, ensure there are no lumps
  3. Next add chopped garlic
  4. Season with black pepper
  5. Mix well and add salt
  6. Keep this bowl on a vessel with simmering water, this is the double boiler
  7. Pour in milk and mix well. At this stage add a dash of fresh cream if available
  8. Mix well and serve with some cooked/steamed peas on top
Notes
Skip garlic and instead add chopped herbs or dried herbs if you wish too

Adding a dash of fresh cream makes it creamier and smoother

Never ever retain lumps, always ensure the potatoes are well cooked!
Recipe by Food Of Interest at https://foodofinterest.com/mashed-potatoes/