Nola's mashed red potatoes

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsSmall red bliss potatoes,
Quartered
12Whole roasted garlic cloves
½cupHeavy cream
2tablespoonsButter
Salt and freshly-ground
Black pepper
1tablespoonChopped green onion, for
Garnish

Directions

In a saucepan cover unpeeled potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil. Cook just until tender -- do not overcook or potatoes will be watery. Drain well, return pan with potatoes to low heat and shake to dry. Squeeze in garlic cloves, cream, butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Mash together with a potato masher until ingredients are combined but potatoes are still lumpy.

Yield: 4 Servings

ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE119