Garlic warmed in butter gives these mashed potatoes a savory flavor without leaving raw garlic pieces in the mix. Milk and heavy cream make them a rich side for a holiday dinner.
Before you begin: Place potatoes in a large pot. Cover with salted water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil.
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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes: 35-Minute Ultimate Comfort
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Creamy garlic mashed potatoes with a rich, buttery texture.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot. Cover with salted water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil.
- Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Drain potatoes well. Return to pot or a warm bowl.
- Mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in garlic butter, milk, and cream until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped chives if you like.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, warm the milk and cream before adding.
- Don’t over-mash to avoid a gluey texture.
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Adjust salt after mixing in dairy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, mashing, combining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes: 35-Minute Ultimate Comfort — Garlic warmed in butter gives these mashed potatoes a savory flavor without leaving raw garlic pieces in the mix. Milk and heavy cream make them a rich side for a
Why This Recipe Works
- Cooking garlic briefly in butter distributes its flavor through the mash.
- Draining the potatoes before mashing avoids carrying excess cooking water into the bowl.
- Milk and cream are stirred into the already mashed potatoes.
Practical Tips
Check that the potato chunks are fork-tender before draining, not merely that the timer has ended.
Serving and Variations
Serve warm with the rest of a holiday meal. Chopped chives are an optional garnish, not a required ingredient.
Storage
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in a covered container. Reheat until hot throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I prepare before starting?
Check that the potato chunks are fork-tender before draining, not merely that the timer has ended.
Where are the complete quantities and instructions?
Use the original recipe card above; its ingredient quantities and method have not been changed.
How should I serve this?
Serve warm with the rest of a holiday meal. Chopped chives are an optional garnish, not a required ingredient.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in a covered container. Reheat until hot throughout.
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Recipe source
The original Tasty recipe card on this page remains the source for quantities, temperatures and method.
Recipe author: Jannet Lisa
