The Bluster and the Burrow
Black Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Black Garlic Mashed Potatoes blend creamy, buttery comfort with a touch of sweet umami depth. They’re a simple yet stunning twist on the classic—ideal for both weeknight dinners and holiday tables.
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Equipment
- Potato Masher, Potato Ricer, or Food Mill
Ingredients
- 6 Russet Potatoes diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 black garlic bulbs
- salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Dice 6 Russet Potatoes into 1 inch cubes
- Place in a medium sized pot and rinse with water, then drain
- Add enough water to cover the potatoes and add 1 tablespoon of salt
- Bring to a boil on high heat and cook for 20-30 minutes, until the potatoes easily fall apart when pierced with a fork
- Drain the water and leave in the strainer
- Add 3 tablespoons butter, 1 cup whole milk, and 3 black garlic bulbs to the pot and warm up for about 5 minutes
- Add the potatoes back to the pot and smash with a potato masher
- You can also use a potato ricer or food mill
- Season with salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Notes
Keep the Nutrients: Sometimes I like to leave the skin on my potatoes. Just make sure you dice the potatoes up enough so that the skin chunks aren’t too big in the mashed potatoes. They add great vitamins and nutrients to your meal.
Use Warm Cream: Heat the cream and butter before adding to the potatoes. Cold dairy can make mashed potatoes gluey.
Smash, Don’t Whip: A potato masher or ricer keeps the texture fluffy and rustic. Overmixing with a hand mixer will make them gummy.
Don’t Skip the Salt Water: Salting the boiling water seasons the potatoes from the inside out—just like pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 1405mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1244IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg
