Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2010

Different, but good - I wasn't sure about the basil at first but it worked well as a side dish for a more "Italian" based dinner that needed mashed potatoes to go with it. These were creamy and had a nice herbed flavor.

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Jillian

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2009

Very good recipe! The flavor was very good. Not overpowering, just a yummy background. The only changes I made were to use fresh minced garlic rather than the powder, plus I added about 1/2 tsp. of horseradish. Since smooth, non-lumpy mashed potatoes are a sacrilege in our house, I combined the ingredients in a bowl, plopped them on top of the hot cooked potatoes and hand mashed. This one's going in my cookbook for regular rotation. Thanks for sharing it!

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jenny662

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Pennsauken, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Gulfport, Mississippi, USA

Reviewed: May 10, 2009

Excellent receipie!!!!! I added 1/3 cup milk since I thought it was too thick without it. I also added Ground Red Cayenne Pepper for a little kick. It leaves a good after taste!! But I think that papirka would be just as good. Made this for my wife on Mother's Day! She loved it with meatloaf and turnip greens, which I also cooked for her on her day! I also drizzled butter over the top of them to accent the flavor, with pepper.

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redbryder

Reviewed: May 12, 2010

Except for the addition of the basil this is a more or less typical way of preparing mashed potatoes. The basil was an interesting addition, tasty but "safe" in that it didn't result in an extraordinary departure from your basic mashed potatoes.

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naples34102

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Mequon, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2009

I liked the slightly unique taste of these mashed potatoes. I added some extra garlic and used seasoned salt. I also put in a few splashes of milk to make them more smooth.

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Sheri S.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Novato, California, USA

Living In: Beaverton, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2010

Delicious...highly recommended. Try using fresh basil to make them even better.

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Alaskabackpacker

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2010

I have made these twice now and they are amazing! I had my family over and these went quickly!

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Mali

Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2009

I followed the directions exactly. Everyone in my family seemed to like them - even the 1 year old who is usually not a fan of potatoes! Used Russet potatoes.

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SarahMc

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Teutopolis, Illinois, USA

Living In: Edwardsville, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2011

This recipe is easy, practical, and delicious. No shopping for special, crazily expensive items you'll never use again. :-) Plus, everyone gobbles down garlic mashed potatoes. It's up there with deviled eggs, but of course the amounts of each ingredient have to be right to taste right. This recipe is a beautiful combination of delicious and simple.

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