Description
A delicious and creamy recipe for garlic mashed potatoes, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
- In a small saucepan, heat butter and cream with the garlic cloves over low heat until garlic is soft (about 10 minutes).
- Mash the softened garlic into the butter-cream mixture.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot to steam dry for a few minutes.
- Use a potato masher or ricer to mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the garlic-infused butter and cream until fully combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be adjusted for larger quantities.
- Try adding cheese for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg