Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, cut into chunks
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped scallion
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 place the potatoes, garlic, and salt into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover the potatoes.
• 2 place over high heat and boil the potatoes until soft, about 15-20 minutes.
• 3 remove the potatoes and garlic from the heat, drain them and return them to the pan.
• 4 mash the potatoes and garlic with the tines of a fork, making sure to mash each piece of potato and garlic.
• 5 add the pepper, scallions, and olive oil and mix well.
• 6 serve and enjoy.
• 7 note: the potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave on high for 1-2 minutes.