Leek and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Mashed potatoes become even more mouth watering with the addition of whipping cream garlic and leek.


Leek and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Servings: 10 servings
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Leeks, Mashed Potatoes, Potatoes
 
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Ingredients
  • 3   pounds
    potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled and cut into pieces
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  • 2   cups
    sliced leek with some of green top (about 1 medium)
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  • 4   cloves
    garlic, peeled
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  • 3/4   teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1   cup
    Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
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  • 1/4   cup
    whipping (heavy) cream
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  • 1   tablespoon
    butter or margarine
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    Additional whipping (heavy) cream, heated, if desired
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  • 1   tablespoon
    chopped fresh chives
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Directions
1.
In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes, leek, garlic, salt and broth. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 20 to 25 minutes or until tender (do not drain). Mash potato mixture with potato masher or electric mixer on low speed.
2.
In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/4 cup whipping cream and the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Add cream mixture to potato mixture; continue mashing until potatoes are light and fluffy. Add additional heated whipping cream for desired consistency. Stir in chives.

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Nutrition information
Calories 160 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3 1/2g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 300mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 1g); Protein 3g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4%. Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 0 Medium-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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