Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Butter

4 servings

80 minutes

Garlic butter mashed potatoes are a fragrant dish inspired by Greek cuisine, where simple ingredients transform into exquisite treats. Tender steamed potatoes retain their natural softness and rich flavor. The aromatic garlic butter, slowly simmered over heat, fills the dish with warm, rich notes, giving it a deep, slightly sweet taste. This mash pairs perfectly with meat or fish dishes and serves as a wonderful complement to vegetable sides. In Greece, such combinations are often used to create simple yet incredibly tasty dishes that highlight the richness of Mediterranean flavors. It should be served hot with an extra drizzle of olive oil and freshly ground pepper for maximum enjoyment with every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 547.8
• Proteins: 4.9g
• Fats: 40.8g
• Carbohydrates: 42.5g

Ingredients

• Potato: 900 g
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Olive oil: 8 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the garlic and cut it in half lengthwise. Place the garlic in a small pot, pour in olive oil, and set it on low heat for an hour to soften the garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Olive oil: 8 tablespoons

2. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Place the potatoes in a steamer, sprinkle with a dessert spoon of salt, cover with a lid, and steam until soft, about 20-25 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 900 g
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Remove the tubers, dry them. Chop with a mixer, mixing with half of the garlic oil. Mix thoroughly, pour in the remaining half of the garlic oil, and whip until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 8 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste