Golden Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions
Description
Green onions add sweet, mellow flavor to simple golden mashed potatoes, making them the perfect accompaniment to a weeknight dinner or even your holiday bird.
Ingredients
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7 medium Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 cup milk
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3 tablespoons butter
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/3 cup diced green onions
Directions
1
Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
2
Return potatoes to the pot and let sit, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and saute just until it becomes fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Add garlic to the potatoes along with milk and butter. Mash with a potato masher until very creamy. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in green onions.