Garleeky Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 T butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large leeks, trimmed, white and light green parts only, sliced thinly
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 - 4 baking potatoes
- 1 T Parmesan cheese
- 5 T cream
Instructions
Boil potatoes in salted water to cover until very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and peel. Heat 2 T butter in a skillet over low heat. Add the leeks and garlic and cook, stirring, until tender but not browned, about 25 minutes. Puree the leeks and garlic in a blender or food processor. Mash the potatoes. Beat in cream, 1 T butter, Parmesan cheese, and garlic/leek puree. Salt and pepper to taste.