Julia Child's Mashed Potatoes

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt one stick of butter in a pot.
  2. 2Add 30 cloves of garlic to the butter and cook on the lowest setting to prevent the butter from browning.
  3. 3Peel and prep the potatoes, then boil in cold water until soft.
  4. 4Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry.
  5. 5Rice the potatoes.
  6. 6Transfer the softened garlic and butter mixture to a container and blend until smooth.
  7. 7Add the garlic and butter blend back into a pot.
  8. 8Whisk in a tablespoon of flour for a couple of minutes.
  9. 9Slowly whisk in a cup of milk and cook for about 5 minutes.
  10. 10Season with white pepper and salt to taste.
  11. 11Combine the garlic mixture with the riced potatoes.
  12. 12Add a splash of cream and fold in.
  13. 13Garnish with a pat of butter and fresh parsley before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 30 clove garlic
  • potatoes
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • white pepper
  • salt
  • cream
  • butter (optional)
  • parsley (optional)

Equipment

potpeelercolanderpotato ricerimmersion blenderspatulawhiskmeasuring cup