Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Red-skinned Galic Mashed Potatoes

perfect with the grilled pork tenderloin!!

1-1/4 lbs red skinned potatoes, washed and quartered - do not peel
2-1/2 cups water or enough to cover potatoes completely
3 cubes chicken flavored bouillon
6 to 8 cloves of roasted garlic
3 oz package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
3 TBL butter
Half & Half or milk
2 TBL chopped fresh parsley

Place washed, unpeeled potatoes in large saucepan. Add water, bouillon and roasted garlic, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender but not mushy. Drain well

Mash potatoes with a potato masher (or beat with electric mixer for whipped, I prefer mashed potatoes, not whipped) Add cream cheese and butter to potatoes. Gradually add enough half and half or milk to make potatoes light and fluffy. Stir in parsley and serve immediately.

**If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, do not add the garlic to the water when boiling. Drain the potatoes, mash then add cream cheese, butter and garlic to potatoes.

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