Garlic Mashed Potatoes And Gravy Food

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the garlic and oil to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, or until the garlic is lightly browned. Turn off the heat and set aside. The garlic will continue to cook in the oil.
• Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender. With a slotted spoon, remove the potatoes from the water, reserving the cooking water, and remove the garlic from the oil, reserving the oil.
• Process the potatoes and garlic through a food mill fitted with the medium disk. Add the reserved olive oil, 2 teaspoons of salt, the pepper, cream, and 3/4 cup of the cooking water to the potatoes and mix with a wooden spoon. Add more cooking water, if necessary, until the potatoes are creamy but still firm. Season, to taste, and serve hot.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES AND CASHEW GRAVY

Steps:

• Peel and dice the potatoes and then boil until they are soft.
• Heat oil over medium heat in small pan.
• Saute the garlic for about 30 seconds.
• Add the soy milk and reduce to a simmer.
• Keep this mixture warm until the potatoes are cooked.
• Mash the potatoes in a large bowl.
• Add the margarine, and then add the soy milk mixture and nutritional yeast and mix until creamy.
• For the gravy, saute the onions in margarine until golden.
• Stir in the flour and cashews and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the broth gradually, whisking constantly to form a smooth mix.
• Add the soy sauce, garlic and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, and then turn down heat and simmer until thick.
• Puree in the blender until smooth.

MASHED CHEESY POTATOES & GRAVY

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot with salted water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until tender all the way through, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Combine the butter, heavy cream and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the same pot you cooked the potatoes in and melt over low heat. Use a masher to puree the potatoes right back into the pot while still hot. Stir in the sour cream. Add large handfuls of cheese and stir and fold the potatoes over themselves until the cheese melts, then add another handful. If it gets too thick and hard to stir before you've added all the cheese, add a few tablespoons of additional cream. Season with salt and pepper. Serve and add the Gravy on top.
• Heat the drippings in a small saucepan (or the meatloaf pan) over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook and stir until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the thyme. Whisk in the beef stock until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir in the Worcestershire. Simmer until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Add water, olive oil, garlic and parsley to pan. With a mixer, beat potatoes until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside and keep warm., Meanwhile, heat meat drippings in a large saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring meat drippings to a boil; gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Serve with mashed potatoes.

SIMPLE GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and garlic into a large saucepan full of cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium, and boil for about 10-12 minutes. Check potatoes for doneness by poking a few wedges with a fork or skewer--if still firm, cook another minute or two and check again. Repeat until tender. Drain, taking care not to lose garlic cloves. Return potatoes to warm pot.
• Mash potatoes. Do not overwork, or potatoes will be tough (it's okay if there's a few lumps--it just means these are real potatoes, not from a box). Make sure to smash up the garlic, or pull out the cloves and squeeze in a garlic press.
• Add some butter, to taste (I usually use 2-3 T), and salt and pepper, also to taste. Mix until butter has melted.
• Add a little hot milk and beat it into the potatoes. Continue until potatoes are desired creaminess (the amount I use varies, but I usually use between 1/4 and 1/2 cup, give or take a bit).
• Cover pot with foil to keep warm until ready to serve. Potatoes will stay hot for 10-15 minutes this way.
• Serve with a pat of butter in an indentation on top.