LEEK AND GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Leek and Garlic Mashed Potatoes image

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

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 lb potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled and cut into pieces
2 cups sliced leek with some of green top (about 1 medium)
4 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Additional whipping (heavy) cream, heated, if desired
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g