Description
Indulge in the creamy, buttery goodness of garlic mashed potatoes that elevate any meal to comfort food heaven. With a delightful blend of Yukon Gold potatoes and roasted garlic, this recipe creates a fluffy texture that’s irresistible. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, these mashed potatoes promise to be the star of your table, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot filled with cold water and bring to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- After 10 minutes of boiling, add the peeled garlic cloves to infuse their flavor.
- Cook until tender, then drain and let sit uncovered for 3-5 minutes to steam dry.
- Mash the potatoes and garlic until smooth using a potato masher or ricer.
- Stir in the unsalted butter and heavy cream while still warm until fully combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra richness, consider adding cream cheese or substituting some heavy cream with sour cream. To enhance flavor, experiment with roasted garlic instead of raw for a sweeter note. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat with a splash of milk or cream.