Leek Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium leeks
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

Instructions

  1. Remove root, tough outer leaves, and green tops from leeks. Cut leeks in half lengthwise; rinse and drain. Chop leeks.
  2. Cook sherry and 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until butter melts; add leeks, and saute 5 minutes. Add potatoes, 4 cups water, bouillon granules, and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain.
  3. Combine potato mixture, 1/4 cup butter, half-and-half, and salt in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher until smooth.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

320 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 29.2g 37% DV
Carbs 12.3g 4% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9887.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 49.5mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 13.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 22.8mg 2% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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