Silky smooth GARLIC MASHED POTATOES recipe! HD

Ep.53 - This essential side dish recipe for GARLIC MASHED POTATOES is one of our favourite things to make and serve. The roasted bulb of garlic and the way we process the potatoes using a ricer creates a truly heavenly dish! Velvety smooth and surprisingly flavourful, our GARLIC MASHED POTATO recipe might just be the essential side dish. I often whip up GARLIC MASHED POTATOES whenever I need a never-fail side that pairs well with meat and poultry. There are a slew of variations on this classic dish, but I’ve found the following to work best: 1) POTATOES – Potatoes with more starch, like Russet or Yukon Gold, work best for this recipe; they tend to soak up the milk and sour cream more easily than other varieties, yet still leave you with a light, fluffy finished product. 2) TATER TREATMENT – These next few tips may seem trivial, but trust me, they’re important. Prepare one medium-sized potato per guest and cut in pieces that are all relatively the same size – this ensures they’ll cook evenly. Always begin cooking the potatoes in a pot of unsalted cold water and allow at least 20 minutes for them to fully cook. 3) MASHER AND RICER – I used to use a potato masher up until about eight years ago, when my mother-in-law introduced me to a ricer. Ricers resemble a giant garlic press and create fluffy potatoes that don’t run the risk of being overworked to the point that they turn into paste. 4) ROASTED GARLIC – The addition of a bulb of roasted garlic will give your potatoes a wonderful yet unexpected nutty flavour. Head HERE for our recipe on how to prepare a bulb of garlic in this way. 5) DAIRY GOODNESS – The sour cream, butter and milk are what make these potatoes so smooth and creamy. Having those three ingredients at room temperature when you begin helps prevent the potatoes from getting too cool as you process them. 6) DON’T DELAY – I suggest you prepare this and send it to the table straight away so it remains light and soft-textured; potatoes that sit tend to bulk-up and harden. Same thing if you’re using this recipe to prepare the topping for a shepherd’s pie - don’t delay! Whether served with fried, roasted or barbecued chicken, or alongside a tender pork, beef or lamb main course, these GARLIC MASHED POTATOES offer the perfect balance of flavour and texture. Make the recipe – you won’t be disappointed! For more great ideas and recipes please visit us at www.weekendatthecottage.com You can also find us as follows: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/weekendatthe... Twitter - https://twitter.com/WATCfood/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekendatth... Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/weekendcott... THANKS FOR WATCHING!