GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH EGGPLANT

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I don't care much for eggplant. But I found this an ideal way to consume it and it actually improves on the classic. Try this for a moist option of mashed potatoes with no butter, milk or gravy required. You can add more garlic if you like. I usually do. Also, the bacon is delicious, but the recipe works without it.

Provided by peawormsworth

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 eggplant, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
2 slices bacon
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
½ onion, cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt to taste
freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place eggplant halves, cut sides up, onto a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Bake eggplant in the preheated oven until soft, 30 to 35 minutes. Peel eggplant when cool enough to handle; set aside.
  • While eggplant is baking, place potatoes and garlic cloves into a large pot and cover with lightly-salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and retain 1 tablespoon drippings in the skillet. When bacon is cool, crumble, and set aside. Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set onion aside.
  • Place eggplant, potatoes, cooked garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher until smooth and thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Serve in a bowl topped with cooked onion and crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 78.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Amy Bivins
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This dish was a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it.


Alexia Rosetto
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I didn't like the combination of garlic and eggplant. I would try a different recipe next time.


Matovu Sula
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This recipe was too time-consuming. I would look for a simpler recipe next time.


Killer Rajput
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The eggplant was a bit too mushy for my liking. I would roast it next time instead of boiling it.


Academic Future
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more garlic and herbs next time.


Khagendra Khatri
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5 stars!


Roogdoog
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Lebo Mohlape
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Delicious!


Leon Paul Elwis Ferguson
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


King Of_Egypt2030
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and added a nice texture to the potatoes.


Sumaiya Khatun
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Mig Dio
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I love the combination of garlic and eggplant in this recipe. The potatoes were so creamy and flavorful.


Foof50
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The potatoes were fluffy and the eggplant added a nice touch of flavor.


Dennis kariuki
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I was skeptical about adding eggplant to mashed potatoes, but I'm so glad I did! The eggplant added a creamy texture and a subtle smokiness that really complemented the potatoes.


David Barreiro
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These garlic mashed potatoes with eggplant were a hit! The eggplant added a unique and delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.