Description
Creamy and flavorful, these Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a classic side dish perfect for any meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious mashed potatoes in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Garlic:
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
Other:
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Boil over medium-high heat, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes and garlic, then return them to the pot. Add butter and mash until smooth.
- Stir in Milk: Gradually stir in the milk or cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast the garlic before adding.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
