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I am 26 years old and learning more about myself every single day. More recently, my boyfriend (JD) and I have been on a quest to save our pennies by not eating out so often! ...Heck, maybe I'll even lose a few pounds in the process..? However, this also means I'll need to learn how to cook! I got the idea to start this blog from watching the movie Julie & Julia, but also from attempting a few recipes from a fellow blogger just this past weekend! I have tons of recipes I plan to test out... So, here goes nothin'! Enjoy! xo.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Alton Brown's Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Another update:  These mashed potatoes were to die for! That Alton Brown really knows his way around the kitchen!

I served these mashed along side the Perfect Roast Turkey, Home-style Cranberry Sauce, and my favorite Greenbean Casserole.  What a Thanksgiving feast, it was!

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Courtesy of Alton Brown, 2004

Ingredients:
  • 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 16 fluid ounces (2 cups) half-and-half
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 6 ounces grated Parmesan

Directions:

Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size. 

Place in a large saucepan, add the salt, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork.

Heat the half-and-half and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and set aside.

Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain off the water. Mash and add the garlic-cream mixture and Parmesan; stir to combine. 

Let stand for 5 minutes so that mixture thickens and then serve. 


These potatoes were rich, and creamy! Of course, I used gravy but honestly, they didn't need it! 
Yummmmmm!

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