Ingredients
2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 2: While potatoes cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
Step 3: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the empty pot.
Step 4: Add the heavy cream and garlic butter to the potatoes. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, use roasted garlic instead of minced. Adjust cream and butter to achieve desired consistency. A potato ricer can be used for exceptionally smooth potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, creamy potatoes, Christmas side dish, holiday potatoes
