Elaine’s Green-Mash Potatoes

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Elaine’s Green-Mash Potatoes.

• 7 potatoes
• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons soft (tub) margarine
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt

1. Simmer peeled, diced potatoes for about 10 minutes until soft when pierced with a fork.
2. Cook 1 cup peas in microwave for about 3 minutes; drain and reserve.
3. Heat milk until hot. Add garlic cloves to milk and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Puree peas, 1/4 cup milk, and garlic cloves using a blender.
5. Drain potatoes and begin to mash.
6. Slowly add 3/4 cup milk while mashing.
7. Blend in the puréed peas and garlic, margarine, and white pepper (optional) to the mashed potatoes.
8. Place mashed potatoes in a serving dish and keep warm.
9. Just before serving, lightly sprinkle Kosher salt on top of potatoes.