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Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These garlic mashed potatoes are creamy, comforting, and easy to make. Restaurant-style mashed potatoes are totally doable in your own kitchen!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic mashed potatoes recipe
Servings: 8
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes (or leave some/all of them unpeeled if you prefer, just make sure to scrub them well) and cut them into thirds. Add them to a salted pot of water and boil until a sharp knife easily pierces them.
  • While the potatoes are boiling, add the cream, butter, garlic, and salt & pepper to a small saucepan over low heat. Let it slowly warm through. The garlic slightly cooks, infusing the cream so the potatoes are more evenly flavored.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly and leave them in the pot. Slowly pour in the cream mixture and mash the potatoes using a hand-held potato masher. Mash until the cream has been absorbed and you've got a nice, smooth mash. Don't over-mash or they may end up gluey.
  • Serve potatoes with extra butter on top (if desired).

Notes

  • Serves 6-8 depending on portion size.
  • Chopped parsley and/or chives make a great garnish for mashed potatoes if you happen to have some.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 732mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 683IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg