CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Garlic-Whipped Potatoes

You don’t need to go to a fancy restaurant to get a taste of this delicacy.

Garlic-Whipped Potatoes

¾ pound red potatoes

16 medium garlic cloves, peeled

2 tablespoons heavy cream

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Scrub potatoes (do not peel) and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large saucepan with the garlic and add water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, 10 minutes. Set aside Zc cup cooking water and drain potatoes. Mash them, beating in the cream, reserved water and salt and pepper to taste.

Yield: Serves 2.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 203 calories, 27 percent of calories from fat, 6.1 grams fat (3.5 grams saturated, 1.6 grams monounsaturated), 20 milligrams cholesterol, 5 grams protein, 35.4 grams carbohydrates, 3.7 grams fiber, 54 milligrams sodium.

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