Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Favorite for Thanksgiving

  • 4 pounds red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, quartered

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic

  • 1 cup whipping cream

Preparation

Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return to pot.
Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
Add onion-garlic mixture to potatoes. Add cream and remaining 1/4 cup butter; mash coarsely. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!