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Description
A creamy and flavorful classic mashed potato recipe with garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 6–8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream or cream cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot. Add smashed garlic cloves. Cover with cold water by about an inch.
- Add a pinch of salt to the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Gently warm the milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted. Do not boil.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic thoroughly. Return them to the hot, empty pot.
- Mash the potatoes and garlic until mostly smooth.
- Gradually add the warm milk and butter mixture, mashing until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the sour cream or cream cheese if using.
- Season generously with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, you can add sour cream or cream cheese.
- Garnish with fresh chives or parsley for added flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg