Garlic Smashed Potatoes
 
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds red bliss potatoes, cut in half
  • 6-8 cloves garlic
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • To taste: salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. In large stockpot, drop in potatoes and garlic cloves, cover with water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil and let boil for about 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  3. Strain the potatoes into a colander and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, put the cream, butter and oil into the stockpot.
  5. Bring that mixture to a boil, and put the potatoes back into the pot with the fresh herbs, then smash with a potato masher and season to taste.
  6. (Adjust consistency with additional heavy cream or milk if needed).
Recipe by Wishes and Dishes at https://wishesndishes.com/garlic-smashed-potatoes/