If you have been following along with the blog, you may have noticed and remember how TJ rates the food. Well, I’ve been making home made mashed potatoes the last 4 days. And the last time I made it TJ gave it a 9 I think. Then after having it again for left overs at work the next day he came home and said, I think I may have to give your mashed potatoes a 10!
Now again, if you know or remember TJ does not really give 10’s to anything. So this is breaking news! He said he thinks they are so good that I should put them on/in something. I’m not sure about that, but it’s a nice feeling to know he loves them that much. I kinda changed it a teensy little bit.
So here’e the scoop...
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
8-10 regular potatoes, skin on
4 garlic cloves
kosher salt
1 stick butter
1/4 cup milk
This time I put some kosher salt in the water, and 4 cloves of garlic, freshly pressed. Bring the water to a boil. Wash, but do not peel the potatoes. Cut in cubes, quarters, whatever size and bring to a boil. Cook until they are tender and easy to press through with a fork. (There is no magic number, you just have to keep checking). Drain the water and Mash. Again, I use my hand held mixer for this. First I mix them a little to mash them. Then I add the stick of butter to help blend them and smoothen them. If still a little rough, I would add that 1/4 cup of milk. Not too much though because you still want them to be thick not runny. Then I added more kosher salt. And yes actually being Kosher salt does make a difference in the taste. Blend together a little more and serve.
Enjoy your Smashed Potatoes!
Can use red, or regular potatoes. Either way. :)
1 comment:
Try adding some sour cream with your garlic potatoes....creamy and delicious! That is how I make mine:)
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