Strip leaves from fresh rosemary using
thumb and index finger, starting from the top of the stem. Discard
stem, and chop leaves.
Mushroom-Rosemary Mashed
Potatoes
1 (22-ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes
2 1/3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 (8-ounce) packages fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons fresh or dried rosemary, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a 2-quart
microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 15 minutes, stirring once.
Let stand 2 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high
heat; add mushrooms and garlic, and sauté 5 minutes or
until tender. Add whipping cream, rosemary, and pepper, and cook,
stirring occasionally, 12 minutes or until thickened.
- Spread half of potatoes in a lightly greased
11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish; top with mushroom mixture and remaining
potatoes.
- Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 20 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.