Mashed Potatoes

Most recipes call for butter. But in my house, we make our mashed potatoes with
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and we love it!!

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Side Dish

American

Side Dish holiday side dish creamy mashed potatoes

🧂 Ingredients

4 lbs Yellow Potatoes

about 8, peeled and quartered (I usually use russet potatoes)
Salt

to taste
Pepper

to taste
Ground Nutmeg
2 cups Half-and-Half

or heavy cream
4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

add more if you wish
5 Roasted Pieces of Garlic

pureed
5 small Sprigs of Sage

1 Wash and place potatoes in a large pot, add enough cold water to cover, and
bring to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt, reduce heat, and simmer until just
tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
2 Drain potatoes. After the potatoes have cooled off, you may remove any potato
skins that are beginning to peel. Place the potatoes back into the pot.
3 Meanwhile, mix half-and-half, olive oil, garlic, and sage in a small saucepan
and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes; remove from heat.
4 Strain half-and-half mixture into the pot with potatoes. Add ¾ teaspoon salt, ¾
teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and mash the potatoes to desired
consistency. You can also sprinkle with nutmeg before serving if desired. Enjoy!