Creamy Leek Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Leek Mashed Potatoes
Need a gluten free and vegetarian side dish? Creamy Leek Mashed Potatoes could be an outstanding recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains around 8g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 453 calories. This recipe serves 6. If you have to 4 leeks, milk, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It will be a hit at your Thanksgiving event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Bring potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven; boil 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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Drain, and keep warm.
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Remove root, tough outer leaves, and tops from leeks, leaving 2 inches of dark leaves. Thinly slice leeks; rinse well, and drain.
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add leeks, and saute 5 minutes. (Do not brown.)
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Mash potatoes with a potato masher; stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup butter, and next 3 ingredients until blended. Stir in leeks.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score10
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