Leek Mashed Potatoes

Name: Leek Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 6 Tbsps butter; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 Tbsp chopped garlic; 8 servings Kosher salt; 2 leeks, white parts only; 244 milliliters milk; 2 kgs russet potatoes

Leek Mashed Potatoes is a side dish that serves 8. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 6g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 288 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. A mixture of milk, butter, kosher salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.

Instructions

Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch pieces.

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Put them into a large pot of cold water.

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Add a big pinch of salt and put the pot over high heat. When it comes to a boil, cook until the potatoes are just cooked through, about 20 minutes.

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While the potatoes are cooking, slice the leeks into small pieces and thoroughly wash to remove any dirt. Put a medium skillet over medium-low heat and add 2 tablespoons butter. When the butter is melted, add the leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook the leeks until they are very soft, being careful not to let them color or burn, about 20 minutes.

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Drain the potatoes in a colander. Then put the potatoes back into the pot and let the potatoes dry out a bit while you finish the leeks.

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In a small pot over low heat, add the milk, the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, garlic and thyme and warm it up. Strain the garlic and thyme from the warm milk and stir the milk into the potatoes using a wooden spoon. Mash with a potato masher, breaking up the big lumps. Stir in the melted leeks, taste and season with salt and pepper. Reserve 2 cups for another use if desired, such as the Round 2 Recipe Thanksgiving Pie. Cover the rest and keep warm until ready to serve.

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