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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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  • Author: Cosette Posko
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 whole carrots
  • 2 whole parsnips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic (divided)
  • 10 whole russet potatoes
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 1/4 cup warm milk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped scallions
  • 1 generous helping Parmesan cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prepare vegetables by cleaning and peeling carrots, parsnips and potatoes.
  3. Slice the carrots and parsnips into strips. Place on sheet pan along with 3 cloves of garlic (peel on). Drizzle with olive oil and salt & pepper.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until fork tender.
  5. Meanwhile, cut potatoes into small chunks and place in a large pot along with 2 bay leaves and 3 cloves of peeled garlic. Cover with water and boil on stove top until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and remove bay leaves.
  6. Once all vegetables are fork tender place some of the potatoes in food mill and begin processing. Continue with the remainder of the potatoes, carrots, parsnips and garlic.
  7. Place pot back on the stove and add in 1 cup of warm milk and butter and whisk. Add additional milk if needed. Once smooth, add in chopped scallions, Parmesan to your liking and salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

**Keep Warm: The best way to keep mashed potatoes warm is over a double boiler. This way the bottom of potatoes don't burn, they stay warm off the steam.

**Prep ahead: Plan ahead and prep your veggies the night before. Place peeled potatoes in water with a splash of vinegar so they don't brown.