Yummy Yellow Taters

My two young boys would only eat boxed mashed potatoes, until I came up with this recipe. Little do they (and my finicky husband) know they are also eating their archenemy, onions!! This dish is different because you boil the seasoning with the potatoes instead of adding them later, thus a milder flavor. Serve piping hot with butter or homemade gravy although they don't need either. Enjoy!!!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 387 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• ¼ cup butter or margarine
• 12 drops yellow food coloring
• 8 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Add the onion, garlic, basil, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the contents of the pot in a colander, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the sour cream, butter, milk and food coloring, and beat with an electric mixer until light. Adjust milk if needed. Do not beat too long, or the potatoes will become stiff and pasty. Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving.