RUSTIC GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

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This is a diabetic recipe with garlic. Make Ahead Tip - If desired, return mashed potato mixture to slow cooker; keep warm on low or warm setting for up to 2 hours. If mixture has thickened, stir in some of the reserve cooking juices to reach desired consistency.

Provided by Rev BJ Friley @RevBJFriley

Categories     Potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pound(s) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
6 clove(s) garlic, halved
1 - bay leaf
2 can(s) (14 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup(s) fat-free milk
1 tablespoon(s) butter
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 cup(s) snipped fresh chives
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
- whole fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker - Combine potatoes, garlic and bay leaf
  • Pour broth over all in cooker
  • Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours
  • Drain potatoes in a colander over a bowl to catch the cooking juices
  • Remove and discard bay leaf
  • Return potatoes to slow cooker
  • With a potato smasher - Mash to desired consistency
  • In a small saucepan - Heat milk and butter until steaming and butter is almost melted
  • Add milk mixture, white pepper, salt and enough of the reserved cooking juices to the potato mixture to reach desired consistency
  • Stir in snipped chives
  • Reserve remaining cooking juices
  • If desired, garnish individual servings with whole chives

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