Garlic-Sage Mashed Potatoes

Garlic-Sage Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb Yukon gold potatoes (about 4 large potatoes)

• 2 to 3 sprigs fresh sage, finely chopped

• 5 garlic cloves, peeled

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 cup milk, warmed

• salt and pepper to taste

1. Scrub potatoes if using with the skin, otherwise, peel potatoes and cut into quarters.

2. Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook potatoes until fork tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.

3. Drain potatoes and return to pot.

4. Heat the butter in a small saucepan, when butter has melted, add sage and cook for 1 minute. Pour over potatoes, along with 3/4 cup of the warmed milk. Mash to your desired consistency. Add the remainder of the milk as necessary.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serves: 4

Notes&Tips:

• This time of the year, my garden is brimming with herbs, so I try to incorporate all kinds of herbs into my everyday cooking.

• Sage works well with mashed potatoes but do not use too much as it could impart a bitter flavors.

• This Garlic-Sage Mashed Potatoes goes well with any type of grilled meat.

• I love using Yukon Gold potatoes and I generally leave the skin on. It makes a wonderful mashed potatoes.