Mashed Potatoes with Garlic, Basil and Chives

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"I found this gem in a cookbook called Festive Recipes for the Holidays. Gave it some personal tweaks. Like more garlic. Can one have too much garlic? I don't think so! (Unless you're a vampire!)"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 5-6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
• 10 -12 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened (or vegan margarine)
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄4 cup snipped fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

directions

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

Reviews

[JustJanS]

My fussy son actually chose this for dinner last night and was very pleased with himself! It's a lovely mashed spud recipe, the basil is so good, and it's garlicky, but subtley garlicky!

 

[Mrs. Beckman]

I made this a few weeks ago, and while it is yummy, it sounds like it has more flavor than it does. I expected a burst of flavor, but it is just good mashed potatoes! I will make again, b/c it helps me use the basil from my garden, but it isn't super spectacular.

 

[kristinfagerberg]

I thought the basil overpowered the garlic flavor. Next time I will leave out the basil.

 

[Food Snob]

These were delicious and looked so pretty on the plate. I must admit- I'm a garlic wimp and only used 2 cloves though. ;) Because I had some, I added about 1/2 c freshly grated parmesan as well. We'll be eating these often!

 

[Az B8990]

These are really great. I often make garlic mashed, but have never added basil before. I sure will in the future though :). Made for the Garden Forum Herb/Spice of the Month June 2009