Thanksgiving 2016 Recipes : Mashed Potato Perfection Recipe

Thanksgiving 2016 Recipes 

Mashed Potato Perfection Recipe : These might be the best mashed potatoes I’ve ever tried.  Literally, perfection.

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs. Yukon Gold, cut into 3” pieces (peeled)
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 8 Garlic Cloves, peeled and halved lengthwise
• 1 1/4 Cups Milk or Half-and-Half
• 3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
• 2 Tbsp. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt
• White Pepper, freshly ground

Directions:

1. In a large pot, boil water, adding the potatoes, salt, and garlic, partially covering over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.  You may drain the potatoes and garlic when they are tender to a fork.
2. Over high heat, cook, tossing the potatoes for 1 to 2 minutes until all the moisture is evaporated. Then transfer to a large bowl, and mash them with a potato masher.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, butter, and oil over medium heat until the butter has melted.  Add this to the potato bowl, and whip with a whisk to a smooth consistency.
4. Lastly season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a serving bowl.
5. If you want to get inventive you can add Parmesan cheese, or leeks sautéed in olive oil to the mashed potatoes.

And Enjoy!

Yields: 8 to 10 servings