Mashed Potatoes and Homemade Gravy

Elevate your mashed potatoes to a whole new level with this creamy and flavorful recipe. By boiling the potatoes in chicken broth and adding plenty of garlic, you'll infuse them with an incredible depth of flavor that's simply irresistible. The leftover broth is perfect for creating a rich, delicious gravy. Serve these mashed potatoes and gravy with your favorite meal, and expect your guests to ask for seconds!

Ingredients for Mashed Potatoes

🥔 5 lb russet potatoes or Yukon gold
🧄 1 whole head of garlic, peeled
🧂 1/2 tablespoon salt (for boiling the potatoes)
🍗 6-8 cups chicken broth or stock (enough to cover the potatoes)
🧈 1 stick unsalted butter
🥛 1 cup heavy cream
🥣 1/2 cup sour cream
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Ingredients for Gravy

🧈 4 tablespoons butter
🧅 1 shallot, finely diced
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🌾 1/4 cup flour
🍗 3.5 cups chicken broth or stock (reserved from boiling the potatoes)
🍯 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
🧂 A sprinkle of salt

Instructions

1- Prepare the Potatoes:

Peel, rinse, and chop the potatoes into large chunks.
Peel the whole head of garlic.

2- Boil:

Place the potatoes and garlic in a large pot.
Add salt and enough chicken broth or stock to cover the potatoes.
Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes.

3- Heat Cream and Butter:

In a saucepan over low heat, combine the butter and heavy cream.
Keep on low heat until the butter melts and the cream is warmed through.

4- Strain Potatoes:

Once tender, strain the potatoes over a bowl to reserve the broth for gravy.

5- Mash:

Return the strained potatoes to the pot.
Add sour cream, the butter, and cream mixture, and season with salt and pepper.
Mash until light and fluffy.

6- Gravy - Sauté Aromatics:

In a pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat.
Add the diced shallot and minced garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.

7- Make Roux:

Stir in the flour until well combined.

8- Add Liquid:

Pour in the reserved chicken stock from boiling potatoes, Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

9- Thicken:

Whisk until smooth and let simmer until the gravy thickens.

10- Serve:
- Present the mashed potatoes topped with homemade gravy alongside your favorite meal.
- Enjoy the creamy, fluffy potatoes and rich gravy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories per Serving: 450
Proteins per Serving: 8g
Fats per Serving: 25g
Carbohydrates per Serving: 50g
Equipment: Large pot, saucepan, potato masher, whisk