Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery, and packed with roasted garlic flavor, this garlic mashed potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort side dish that'll have everyone scraping the bowl clean.
Equipment
- Pot
- Saucepan
- Potato masher
Ingredients
Base
- 3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
Creamy Mix
- ¾ cup Heavy/whipping cream
- ½ cup Butter (1 stick)
Flavor
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Black pepper To taste
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped chives and/or parsley To taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into thirds. Boil in generously salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- In a saucepan over low heat, warm cream, butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until fragrant. Do not boil.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly. Slowly add garlic cream mixture while mashing until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to serving bowl, top with extra butter and garnish with chopped chives or parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use Yukon Golds for a naturally buttery mash or Russets for fluffier texture. Warm your dairy, and do not over-mash to avoid gluey potatoes. Variations include roasted garlic, loaded potatoes, herb-infused, or lighter cream options.