Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and flavorful garlic mashed potatoes made with real butter, cream, and roasted garlic for the perfect side dish.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled and Mashed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Place potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic well, then return them to the pot.
- Add butter and mash the potatoes and garlic together until mostly smooth.
- Gradually stir in the milk or cream until the desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use roasted garlic for a sweeter, milder garlic flavor.
- Warm the milk or cream before adding to keep the potatoes hot.
- Do not overmix to avoid gluey texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: garlic mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, side dish, vegetarian potatoes