Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Pepper-Cream Gravy
Boiling potatoes is definitely a task for a subordinate. But be sure to allow for a head start since the head cook will need only 10 minutes to make the gravy. Try this with a simple entrée such as a pot roast, baked chicken, or pork loin.
Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 1 cup potatoes and about 2 tablespoons gravy)
Ingredients
- Potatoes:
- 6 cups cubed red potato (about 2 pounds)
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Gravy: - 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Preparation
To prepare potatoes, place potato and garlic in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes or until very tender. Drain well; return to pan, and place over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mash the potato mixture with a potato masher. Cook for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Keep warm.
To prepare gravy, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add 1 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir with a whisk. Bring to a boil; stir constantly. Reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve gravy with potatoes; sprinkle with chives.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 229 (22% from fat)
- Fat:
- 5.7g (sat 3.5g,mono 1.6g,poly 0.3g)
- Protein:
- 7.5g
- Carbohydrate:
- 38g
- Fiber:
- 3.5g
- Cholesterol:
- 16mg
- Iron:
- 2.7mg
- Sodium:
- 455mg
- Calcium:
- 140mg





