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Whipped Potatoes with Herbs

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, quartered
5 garlic cloves
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, and chives)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook potatoes and garlic in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well. Return potatoes and garlic to pot.

    Step 2

    Using handheld electric mixer, beat potato mixture at low speed until smooth. Add butter; beat until melted and smooth. Increase speed and whip potatoes just until light and fluffy. Stir in herbs. Season with salt and pepper; serve.

TagsRusset PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableGarlicSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasyQuickWeeknight Meals5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerElectric MixerStand MixerBon Appétit
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