Deanas Garlic Basil Mashed Potatoes Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil; add potatoes, and boil until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
• Combine potatoes with milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix with an electric mixer or potato masher to your desired consistency. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3/4-inch cubes. Place the pieces in saucepan and cover with water. Add the garlic and salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Do not overcook.
• Drain. Discard garlic. Put the potatoes through a food mill or ricer, or mash them well with a potato masher.
• Add the olive oil, and beat to blend. Add the warm milk, basil and pepper. Blend well. Serve piping hot.

Steps:

• Put 2 pounds whole unpeeled russet or Yukon gold potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water; add 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Bring to a simmer (do not boil) and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes, then peel and return to the pan; add 1 cup hot milk and 1/2 to 1 stick room-temperature unsalted butter. Mash with a potato masher or fork. Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes, but do not peel them. Cook in water to cover, with garlic, until tender, about 10 minutes. Mash potatoes, still unpeeled, in a food mill or with a mashing tool; pick out and discard large pieces of skin. Stir in the basil and buttermilk; season with salt and pepper, and serve. (Potatoes can be made in advance and refrigerated. Before serving, put potatoes in glass dish, cover with plastic wrap and reheat in microwave oven for 4 to 6 minutes on high setting. Stir once or twice while reheating. If potatoes become too dry, stir in a little buttermilk.)

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, place oil and garlic in a small food processor; process until blended. , Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream, butter, salt, pepper and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Stir in green onions. Serve with garlic-olive oil and, if desired, cheese.

Steps:

• Place potatoes and garlic in small stock pot,cover with water.
• Add 1 tsp of the salt and bring to boil over high heat.
• Cook until tender,about 25 minutes.
• Drain in colander.
• Place basil in bowl of food processor,process until finely chopped,with motor still running.
• Gradually add olive oil.
• Set aside.
• Mash potatoes and garlic using ricer or food mill (gives potatoes a better texture,but if you don't have either,just mash them the usual way!).
• Transfer to large bowl and add cream,basil-oil mixture,the remaining 1 tsp of salt,and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Serve Suggested wines:Cabernet Sauvignion or Pinot Noir.

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and chop into 2-inch pieces.
• Peel garlic cloves, and halve them if they are very large.
• Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water, salt lightly and bring to a boil.
• Add potatoes and garlic to the water and cook, until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes, then drain.
• Place potatoes in a bowl, and add butter.
• Mash potatoes and garlic, and add basil, chives, and enough milk to achieve a creamy but not runny texture.
• Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
• Serve.

Steps:

• Place garlic in souffle dish, drizzle with oil. Bake in 350 oven for 20 minutes or until garlic is very soft; cool. Peel the garlic, discarding skins and reserving oil. Peel and cut up potatoes. Cook, covered, in boiling salted water for 20-25 min or until tender; drain. Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Beat potatoes with an electric mixer on low speed. Add sour cream, the 1/4 cup cheese, baked garlic, reserved oil, and salt. Gradually beat in enough milk to make the mixture fluffy. Fold in basil. Spoon the potato mixture into a greased 2 qt casserole dish. Cover and bake in a 325 oven for 40 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with the 3 tb cheese and drizzle with butter. Continue baking, uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Serves 10-12. MAKE-AHEAD TIP Prepare potatoes but do not bake. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Bake, covered in a 325 oven for 45 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with the 3 tb cheese and drizzle with butter. Return to oven; bake 30-45 minutes or until heated through.

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Place drained potatoes, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, dried basil, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix well with an electric mixer on medium speed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.