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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the kind of side dish that feels like a warm hug — creamy, buttery, and rich with mellow roasted garlic. This is your go-to recipe for holidays, dinner parties, or comforting weekday meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
  • 6–8 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 0.5 cup milk (or half and half/crème fraîche)
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • fresh parsley or chives, for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • potato masher or hand mixer
  • mixing spoon
  • serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the quartered potatoes and peeled garlic cloves in a large pot. Cover with cold water about an inch above the potatoes.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Drain completely and return potatoes and garlic to the hot pot.
  4. Add butter and milk (or crème fraîche). Let sit for a minute to warm slightly.
  5. Mash with a potato masher for rustic texture or use a hand mixer on low for creamier mashed potatoes.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley or chives before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use Yukon Gold for a smoother, creamier mash. Warm your milk or cream before mixing in to avoid cooling the potatoes. For flavor variations, add sour cream or crème fraîche. Avoid overmixing to prevent gluey texture.

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