Sides

Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes

Makes about 6 cups (12 servings)

Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes

Makes about 6 cups (12 servings)

Old fashioned comfort food at its best. For Basic Mashed Potatoes, omit the garlic and herbs.

Calories 149 (28% from fat)
carb. 24g
pro. 3g
fat 5g
sat. fat 3g
chol. 14mg
sod. 185mg
calc. 42mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

3pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes10-12cloves garlic, peeled 2teaspoons kosher salt, divided1teaspoon white vinegar¾cup reduced fat milk¼cup half-and-half3tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in ½-inch pieces¼ cup chopped fresh chives¼cup chopped fresh parsley¼ teaspoon freshly ground white or black pepper

Preparation

1. Peel the potatoes and cut in ½ - inch slices. Place the potatoes, water, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt, and vinegar in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart Pressure Cooker. Cover and select High Pressure. Set timer for 7 minutes. When cooking is completed, use Quick Pressure Release. Turn off. 2. While potatoes are cooking, combine milk with half-&-half and heat to a simmer (gentle bubbles at edges) in a saucepan or in the microwave.3. Remove cooking pot and drain water from potatoes. Return cooking pot to Pressure Cooker and select Simmer. Let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to dry potatoes slightly. Sprinkle with remaining salt. 4. Add heated milk mixture to the Cooking Pot, and using a potato masher suitable for non-stick cookware, mash the potatoes to break up. Add the butter, chives, parsley, and pepper to the potatoes, and mash until they reach the desired texture. Select Keep Warm and cover loosely to hold the potatoes until ready to serve.