Creamy mashed potatoes
No one will say this creamy mashed potato recipe is low in fat. All will agree it is delicious and it makes a great side dish for any special meal.
Instructions
Place potatoes in large saucepan and cover with water, add a little salt and peeled whole garlic cloves, if using them.
Bring to a boil and cook over medium or high heat for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain, discard garlic and return to pan.
Add the milk and beat potatoes with electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add a little of each of the ingredients and keep mixing. Depending on your preference you may want to add a little extra or less sour cream.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally add the chopped chives or parsley if using and stir well.
Serve straight away.
Notes
Substitute chives with fresh parsley, chopped, for a subtle different flavor.
Double or triple quantities, as necessary, when you have more guests.
For a quick and easy roasted garlic mashed potatoes use the same recipe as above but do not add garlic cloves to potatoes while boiling. Crush the garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute over very low heat in a little olive oil. Add mixture to potatoes once cooked and mix with all other ingredients. You can roast the garlic cloves, whole, in their skins, at the same time than the meat, peel them and add the garlic paste to the mash.
Source
Food in U.S.A.