Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy
SERVINGS: 6-8
INGREDIENTS
For Potatoes:
- 4 pounds potatoes, russet or Yukon gold, peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup butter, salted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Gravy
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Dad’s Own
- 2-3 drops Kitchen Bouquet browning and seasoning sauce
- ¼ cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted and cold
- Place potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water with garlic and bring to a boil.
- Cook uncovered until tender with a fork, about 15 minutes.
- While potatoes are boiling, make the gravy in a separate pot. Add broths, bouillon, onion powder and Dad’s Own. Stir to combine.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk cornstarch in cold water. Bring gravy mix to a boil and stir in cornstarch and water.
- Decrease heat and whisk until smooth and thick. Remove from heat and stir in cold butter.
- When potatoes are fully cooked, drain well.
- Add cream to the pot and heat. Add potatoes and butter and begin to mash to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve with warm gravy poured over.