Here’s a classic Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe 🥔🧄—creamy, buttery, and full of flavor.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cut into chunks
- 4–5 cloves garlic, peeled
- 4 tablespoons butter (or more to taste)
- ½ cup milk (or cream for richer potatoes)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes and garlic
- Place potato chunks and garlic cloves in a large pot.
- Cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain and mash
- Drain water from the pot.
- Return potatoes and garlic to the pot.
- Add butter and milk
- Add butter and mash potatoes until mostly smooth.
- Gradually add milk, mashing until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- 🧄 Roast the garlic beforehand for a sweeter, milder flavor.
- 🧈 Add cream cheese or sour cream for extra creaminess.
- 🥄 Use a hand masher for rustic texture or a potato ricer for silky smooth potatoes.
- 🌿 Add chives, thyme, or rosemary for herbal notes.
I can also give a quick microwave version or a vegan version if you want.
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