Italian Mashed Potatoes

Name: Italian Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 118 milliliters minced fresh basil leaves or parsley; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 237 milliliters About milk; 118 milliliters olive oil; 0 teaspoons paprika or cayenne; 1 kilograms thin-skinned potatoes; 118 milliliters grated romano cheese; 8 servings Salt and pepper

Need a gluten free and vegetarian side dish? Italian Mashed Potatoes could be a spectacular recipe to try. This recipe makes 8 servings with 283 calories, 6g of protein, and 16g of fat each. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. It is a cheap recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. A mixture of basil leaves, thin-skinned potatoes, salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 1 quart water to a boil.

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Peel and rinse potatoes; cut into 1-inch chunks.

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Add potatoes to boiling water; cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes mash easily, 10 to 12 minutes.

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Meanwhile, in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart pan over medium heat, warm 1 cup milk and garlic until steaming, about 5 minutes. (Or in a 2-cup microwave-safe container, heat milk and garlic in a microwave oven on full power [100%] until steaming, 1 to 2 minutes.)

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Drain potatoes and return to pan.

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Add the hot milk mixture, oil, cheese, basil, and paprika. Mash with a potato masher or an electric mixer until potatoes are as lumpy or smooth as you like, adding a little more milk for a softer, creamier texture if desired.

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