Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Name: Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds medium potatoes, peeled; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 cup butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; GRAVY:; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups unsalted chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Fluffy homemade mashed potatoes with a silky-smooth gravy make an easy side for daily dinners or your next holiday menu.

Ingredients

3 pounds medium potatoes, peeled
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
GRAVY:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups unsalted chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a stock pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pan.
Meanwhile, place butter and garlic in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until garlic is browned, about 1 minute; add milk. Heat until bubbles appear around the edge of the pan; keep warm.
Mash potatoes while gradually adding milk mixture until desired consistency. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
For gravy, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth; , whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in broth, salt, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup mashed potatoes + 1/4 cup gravy: 288 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 920mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.