GARLIC MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY

Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Gravy image

My kids have multiple food allergies, but these simple mashed potatoes and gravy are easy to make for them. We like to serve the spuds with roasted chicken and put gravy over both the chicken and the potatoes. -Suzanne Earl, Spring, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

7 medium red potatoes, peeled (3 pounds)
3 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
GRAVY:
1 cup meat drippings
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Add water, olive oil, garlic and parsley to pan. With a mixer, beat potatoes until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside and keep warm., Meanwhile, heat meat drippings in a large saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring meat drippings to a boil; gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 1206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.