Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
When Nigella mentions "As a rule I'm not one for flavoring mashed potatoes, but this version is a worthy exception" all you can do is make it
Ingredients
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
- 4 1/2 Lbs (2 kg) potatoes (3 Large Yukon Gold)
- 8 Garlic Cloves (Fat ones)
- 2 tsp (12 g) Sel Gris Mill
- 5 Tbsp (70 g) butter (Softened | At Room Temperature)
- 1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese (Grated)
BREAD CRUMBS TOPPING (OPTIONAL)
- 1/2 cup (55 g) bread crumbs (Panko)
- 3 Tbsp (40 g) butter (Softened | At Room Temperature)
- 1/3 cup (30 g) parmesan cheese (Grated)
Instructions
POTATOES + GARLIC PREPARATION
- First, peel and cut into your potatoes into large equal-sized chunks. Set aside.
- Then, bruise and slightly splinter with the flat side of a wide-bladed knife your garlic and slipped out of their skins. Set aside.
COOK!
- Put the prepared potatoes and garlic into a very large saucepan, cover with cold water, add the Salt, put on the lid, and bring to a boil over a high heat (about 20 minutes for me).
- Then, turn down the heat to medium high and cook until the potatoes are tender and soft but not disintegrating. The timing will depend on the size of your pan, but allow about 20 minutes once the water has come to the boil.
ASSEMBLY
- Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
- Before you drain the potatoes, carefully reserve 1 cupful (250ml) of the cooking water, then drain the potatoes.
- Add the butter to the hot, emptied-out potato pan, and let it start melting, then tip in the drained potatoes and garlic.
- Add about 1/2 cup, and mash using your masher. You may want to add another 1/2 cupful or so of cooking liquid (I did not). NOTE FROM NIGELLA: "I never add less than 1 cup, as I like this to be as smooth and creamy as possible, though I’m aware many people prefer more solid mashed potatoes".
- Then, stir the Parmesan using your spatula and check for seasoning before transferring to a warm bowl.
BREAD CRUMBS TOPPING (OPTIONAL)
- Make a crumbly topping by rubbing the bread crumbs together with the butter and Parmesan, then sprinkle on top of your mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 8 minutes at 400F/200C, until golden on top. Serve with your favorite main course. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
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Special Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 1205mg52%
Potassium 1483mg42%
Carbohydrates 68g23%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 582IU12%
Vitamin C 68mg82%
Calcium 234mg23%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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