Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is suitable for vegetarians.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch can thicken gravy without gluten.

Peel and cut potatoes into even chunks.

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.

Add salt to the water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Add butter, heavy cream, and milk to the potatoes.

Mash the potatoes until creamy and smooth.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.

Add soy sauce for additional flavor and mix well.

Serve mashed potatoes topped with hot gravy.

Cooking Techniques

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