Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe

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   Wash and peel potatoes; cut into 1 inch chunks.

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   Boil in salted water till fork tender, about 25 min.

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   Drain.

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   Slice 1/2 inch off the top of an entire head of garlic and place in a heat-proof coffee or possibly custard c. to bake.

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   Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

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   Cover c. with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 350F oven for 20 min or possibly till tender.

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   Cold.

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   Squeeze out pulp of garlic and mash using a fork.

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   Mash potatoes or possibly press through a potato ricer or possibly food mill with garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.

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    (Don't use a food processor or possibly potatoes will be pasty).

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    Heat butter with half and half (any combination of lowfat milk and/or possibly light cream may be used, as desired).

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    Add in to potatoes when butter has melted and lowfat milk/cream is warm.

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    Taste and adjust seasonings, adding additional salt and pepper, if needed.

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    Scoop into a serving dish and sprinkle with decoratively with paprika.

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    Add in a few sprinkles and/or possibly a sprig of fresh parsley to introduce some festive color.

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    Variation: 1-2 lbs cooked parsnips may be mashed in with the potatoes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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