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From : Dave Drum
Date : Mon Oct 14 2024 02:05 pm

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     Title: Creamy Double-Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Categories: Potatoes, Vegetables, Herbs, Dairy
     Yield: 10 servings

MMMMM-----------------------ROASTED GARLIC----------------------------
     3    Heads garlic
     6 ts Olive oil

MMMMM------------------------GARLIC CHIPS-----------------------------
     1 c  Neutral oil
     6 cl Garlic; thin sliced across
          Salt

MMMMM--------------------------POTATOES-------------------------------
     4 lb Red or russet potatoes (see
          - Tip)
     2 c  Heavy cream
     2    Fresh bay leaves
          +=OR=+
     4    Dried bay leaves
     1 tb Minced fresh rosemary; more
          - for garnish
     1 tb Fresh thyme leaves; more for
          - garnish
          Salt & black pepper
   3/4 c  Unsalted butter; in small
          - cubes; more for serving

 Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high. Heat the
 oven to 400oF/205oC.

 PREPARE THE ROASTED GARLIC: Set each head of garlic on
 its side and cut off (and discard) the top 4 portion at
 the pointed end. Transfer each head of garlic to a
 separate piece of aluminum foil, cut-side up, and
 drizzle each head with 2 teaspoons oil. Pull up the
 surrounding aluminum foil and crimp tightly to seal.
 Transfer to the oven and roast until the garlic is
 softened and caramelized, 40 minutes to 1 hour,
 depending on the size of the heads. Set aside to cool.

 PREPARE THE GARLIC CHIPS: Line a plate with paper
 towels. In a small shallow saucepan or frying pan, heat
 the canola oil over medium-high until shimmering.
 Working in batches, fry the sliced garlic, stirring
 often, until just starting to turn golden, 30 seconds to
 1 minute. (They'll continue to darken from the residual
 heat, so you'll want to remove them from the hot oil
 before they're fully golden brown.) Transfer garlic
 chips to the plate using a slotted spoon. Season with
 salt and repeat with remaining sliced garlic. Set aside.

 PREPARE THE BOILED POTATOES: Fill a large pot with water
 and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil over
 high heat. Fill a medium bowl about three-quarters full
 with water. Working with one potato at a time, peel each
 potato, then add it to the bowl of water. Next, working
 with one potato at a time, dice each into 1-inch pieces,
 returning each to the bowl of water after chopping.
 Drain the diced potatoes, then carefully add them to the
 pot of boiling water. Return the water to a boil, reduce
 the heat to medium-high and cook until potatoes are soft
 and can easily be pierced with a fork, 13 to 15 minutes.
 Transfer to a colander to drain.

 Meanwhile, prepare the herbed cream: Add the cream, bay
 leaves, rosemary and thyme to a medium saucepan and
 bring to a boil over medium-high, about 5 minutes. (The
 mixture will bubble up vigorously, which helps reduce
 the liquid and concentrate the flavor.) Strain the
 mixture, discarding the solids, and rinse out the
 saucepan. Return the infused cream to the saucepan and
 season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside. (You
 should have about 1? cups.)

 Return the cooked potatoes to the pot along with the
 herbed cream and cubed butter. Squeeze the roasted
 garlic cloves from two heads into the potato mixture,
 discarding the skins, and mash until creamy. Season to
 taste with salt and pepper, and add more roasted garlic,
 if desired. (Store leftover roasted garlic in the
 refrigerator for 1 week.)

 Transfer mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, dot with a
 generous pat of butter and sprinkle with rosemary, thyme
 and black pepper. Top with garlic chips, and serve
 immediately.

 TIP: If you use russet potatoes, rinse and drain the
 peeled and cubed potatoes three times before boiling,
 then give them a quick rinse in warm water after boiling
 to remove as much starch as possible. Pass them through
 a rice mill before mashing for the fluffiest results.

 By: Alexa Weibel

 Yield: 8 to 12 servings (8 cups)

 RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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