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Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Boiled potatoes and garlic are mashed with milk and butter, then covered with warm chicken-stock gravy.

$0.88per serving $
45 minstart to table
8servings

AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budget

Ingredients

  • 3 lb medium potatoes
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp dried thyme

Steps

  1. Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks, then place them with the garlic and 2 teaspoons salt in a large pot.
  2. Cover with water, boil for 18 to 20 minutes, and drain when the potatoes are tender.
  3. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in the chicken stock, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and thyme, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Warm the milk, mash the potatoes with the milk and remaining 1/2 cup butter, stir in 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and serve with gravy.

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