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RICH, TASTY MASHED POTATOES

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INGREDIENTS

Six potatoes, peeled and cut in 1,5cm pieces

One teaspoon salt

Five medium garlic cloves, minced

Two tablespoons unsalted butter

One cup Greek yoghurt

Freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup chopped chives (optional)

PREPARATION

  • Put the potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with cold water.
  • Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • While the potatoes are boiling, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter has just melted, stir in the garlic. Stir often.
  • Cook the garlic for about two minutes, or until soft and a light golden brown.
  • Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander. Shake the colander to help remove the excess water. ) Place the potatoes in a large bowl.
  • Add the garlic and butter mixture to the potatoes.
  • Mash the cooked potato pieces to break them down into smaller and smaller pieces until it develops a thick texture.
  • Stir in the Greek yoghurt, the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and the black pepper.
  • Continue mashing the potato until it reaches the desired smoothness.
  • Stir the chives into the mashed potatoes, put in a serving dish and serve warm.
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