Description
These Easiest Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a creamy and flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. Made with Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, roasted garlic, butter, milk, and optional sour cream, these mashed potatoes are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Other Ingredients:
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk (more as needed)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot, cover with cold, salted water, and boil until tender.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and garlic, return them to the pot, add butter, and mash until smooth.
- Add Milk and Seasoning: Pour in warm milk, stir until creamy, add sour cream if desired, then season with salt and pepper.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning as needed, transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chives or parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast the garlic cloves beforehand or add grated Parmesan cheese.
- Leftovers reheat well — just add a splash of milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
