Garlicky Mashed Potatoes

Submitted by chef FIFI

"Easy recipe for a savory dish of mashed potatoes."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 6 potatoes (peeled & cubed)
• 2 garlic cloves (peeled & coarsely diced)
• 2 maggi chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 tablespoon dried chives
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 8 cups water
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 -3 tablespoons butter

directions

1. Place the potatoes, garlic, chives, maggi cubes and parsley in a medium stockpot and add the water.
2. Place on the stove on high/medium temp and let boil until tender.
3. Drain in a colander that doesnt have huge holes so that you dont lose the garlic and spices, make sure to reserve about 1/2 cup of the broth.
4. Place the 1/2 cup of broth in the pot and mash the potatoes.
5. Add milk, black pepper, salt and butter and mix well.
6. *If you like a more dense mashed potatoes, cut down on the amount of broth you add*.
7. You may need to adjust salt according to taste.
8. Enjoy!