Garlic Mashed Potatoes With Corn

• olive oil↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• onion↗3⁄4 cup

  chopped

• corn↗1 cup
• garlic cloves↗3

  minced

• whipping cream↗3⁄4 cup
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• saffron thread↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• russet potatoes↗1 3⁄4 lbs

  1-inch pieces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add onion; sauté 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add corn and garlic; sauté until onion is golden and corn is tender, about 5 minutes longer.

4. 4

   Add cream, butter and saffron.

5. 5

   Bring to boil.

6. 6

   Remove from heat.

7. 7

   Cover; let stand 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Drain well.

10. 10

    Transfer to large bowl.

11. 11

    Mash until smooth.

12. 12

    Stir in corn mixture.

13. 13

    Season with salt and pepper.