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Garlic Mashed Potatoes (NO Milk!)

These rustic garlic mashed potatoes are a great side dish, and they're made with a combination of butter and olive oil.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Gluten-Free, Healthy, Thanksgiving
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 197kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes (red, Yukon, or Russet all work) roughly chopped into 1-2 inch chunks
  • 2 large garlic cloves peeled, but whole
  • 3 Tablespoons butter I use salted
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
  • 4-5 Tablespoons reserved potato water

Instructions

  • Add the potatoes, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a large pot.
  • Cover with 1-2 inches of water.
  • Boil, uncovered, for 16-18 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  • Drain the potatoes and garlic, but reserve at least one cup of the water.
  • Add the drained potatoes back to the pot (you can remove the garlic at this point or mash it in for a stronger flavor).
  • Add in the butter, olive oil, remaining salt, pepper, and about three tablespoons of potato water.
  • Mash the potatoes and add more potato water as needed for desired consistency.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.

Notes

Nutrition facts are based on using russet potatoes.
Weight Watchers points: 7

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.1g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 10.6g | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 1.8g