Description
Creamy garlic mashed potatoes deliver comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your plate. Silky, buttery goodness with a hint of roasted garlic will make you crave seconds, promising pure potato perfection for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Cream:
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel potatoes, optionally leaving some skin for texture. Slice into uniform thirds to ensure even cooking.
- Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Boil for 15-20 minutes until a knife slides through effortlessly.
- Simultaneously, combine cream, butter, garlic, and salt in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and allow garlic to release its aromatic essence.
- Thoroughly drain cooked potatoes and return to the pot. Pour garlic-infused cream mixture gradually.
- Mash potatoes using a potato masher, blending until creamy but maintaining a slight texture. Avoid excessive mashing to prevent a gummy consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. For added indulgence, top with a small butter medallion just before serving.
- Serve hot, presenting the mashed potatoes immediately to preserve their optimal temperature and silky smoothness.
Notes
- Customize potato skins by leaving some on for added texture and nutrition, giving the dish a rustic homemade feel.
- Prevent gluey potatoes by using a potato masher instead of a food processor, which can overwork the starches and create an undesirable sticky consistency.
- Enhance flavor depth by slowly heating garlic with cream and butter, allowing the aromatics to meld together and create a more complex taste profile.
- Accommodate dietary needs by substituting dairy with plant-based alternatives like cashew cream or almond milk for a vegan-friendly version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 556 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg