Mashed Garlic and Onion Potatoes

By á-31949

Ingredients

• 6 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed
• 1 Tbl olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbl chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 Tbl butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook potatoes until fork tender (about 30 min).
2. While potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and onions, cook, stirring frequently until soft and golden (about 10 minutes).
4. Drain potatoes, reserve 1/4 cup liquid.
5. Cool potatoes until you can handle them to slip off the skins.
6. Cut the potatoes into quarters and return to the saucepan.
7. Add 1/4 cup potato water, milk, salt and pepper.
8. Heat mixture until heated through (about 5 min).
9. Mash potato mixture until smooth.
10. Stir in onion/garlic & thyme.
11. Spoon potatoes into a serving dish; drizzle with butter and serve.