Mashed Potato Muffins

Ingredients

• 10 russet potatoes or yukon gold potatoes (about 3 lbs/1.5 kg)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cups chopped mushrooms
• 3/4 chopped green onion
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Peel potatoes; cut into chunks.

2. 2

   In pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes, drain and return to pot.

3. 3

   Mash to make 5 cups.

4. 4

   Mash in 2 tablespoons of butter, let cool for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat; cook mushrooms, onions and garlic, stirring often, until no more liquid remains, 6 to 8 minutes.

6. 6

   Add to potatoes along with flour, eggs, baking powder, salt and pepper; stir until smooth.

7. 7

   Spoon into 12 greased muffin cups.

8. 8

   Bake in centre of 375f degree oven until golden, about 40 minutes.

9. 9

   Let stand in pan on rack for 5 minutes; serve hot.