Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

These simple Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes are the perfect go to side dish. we made This recipe is made with both butter& garlic evoo, but still creates a decedent and creamy mashed potato, if you want all vegan use just the olive oil & skip the cheese.

• 2lb Russet Potatoes, peeled and sliced

• pasta rock

• 1/8 cup Caramelized Garlic Infused Olive Oil

• 6 TBS Salted Butter

• 1/4 cup Half and Half

• 2 tsp Black Garlic Sea Salt

• 2 TBS Parmesan Asiago Dipper

• 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

• Chives, to finish

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring Water to a boil, toss in pasta rock for 90 seconds. Pull out and set aside to dry and use again.

2. Add potatoes to pot and simmer and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
   

3. Strain potatoes and add to a large bowl. Use a potato ricer for smooth potatoes or a hand masher for more textured potatoes.
   

4. Mix in olive oil, butter, half and half, dipper, salt, and parmesan. Careful not to overmix to avoid a gluey texture.
   

5. Top with chives and serve.

RECIPE NOTE For smooth potatoes use a hand ricer to push cooked potatoes through before adding in the other ingredients. Otherwise use a hand mashed for a more rustic texture.