Description
Creamy and flavorful, these Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. Made with Yukon Gold potatoes, roasted garlic, butter, and creamy milk, these mashed potatoes are a comforting classic that pairs well with any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Garlic:
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 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 fork-tender.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain well, return to the pot, add butter, and mash until smooth. Slowly stir in milk and sour cream, continue mashing until creamy.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with chives or parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast the garlic instead of boiling it.
- You can make these ahead and reheat gently with a splash of milk to loosen them up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
