Seven Barrels Garlic EVOO Mashed Potatoes
Store-bought mashed potatoes become something much better with a generous finishing drizzle of Seven Barrels Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Rich, creamy, garlicky, and ready in minutes.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated prepared mashed potatoes, about 24 ounces
- 1 to 1½ tablespoons Seven Barrels Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream, optional
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley, optional
- Freshly grated Parmesan, optional
Directions
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Heat the mashed potatoes.
Prepare the mashed potatoes according to the package directions until completely heated through. -
Make them creamier.
Stir in the butter and, if the potatoes seem thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk or cream. -
Add the Garlic EVOO.
Remove the potatoes from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon Seven Barrels Garlic EVOO. -
Season.
Add black pepper and taste before adding additional salt. -
Finish the bowl.
Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving bowl and drizzle another 1 to 2 teaspoons Garlic EVOO over the top. -
Garnish and serve.
Finish with chopped chives, parsley, cracked black pepper, or Parmesan if desired.
The Important Part
Don't hide all of the Garlic EVOO inside the potatoes.
Stir some in for flavor, then finish with another drizzle over the top. That last bit gives you the fresh garlic aroma and fruity olive oil flavor right when you take the first bite.
Make It Even Better
For a loaded mashed potato version, add:
- Crispy bacon
- Shredded cheddar
- Chives
- Sour cream
- Freshly cracked pepper
- An extra drizzle of Garlic EVOO
Or serve the basic version alongside rotisserie chicken, meatloaf, steak, pork chops, or grocery-store roasted chicken.
7B Shortcut
Refrigerated mashed potatoes + Seven Barrels Garlic EVOO = homemade flavor without making mashed potatoes.
