Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe starts by preparing peeled or scrubbed potatoes cut into thirds, boiled in salted water until easily pierced by a knife. Meanwhile, heavy cream, butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper are gently heated together to infuse the cream with garlic flavor. Once the potatoes are drained, the warm cream mixture is gradually added and mashed together using a handheld masher, resulting in a smooth texture without overworking to avoid gluey consistency.
The garlic-infused cream enhances the potatoes evenly rather than adding raw garlic chunks, creating a mild but noticeable garlic flavor. The potatoes have a creamy, rich texture balanced by the buttery dairy elements. Chopped chives or parsley can be sprinkled on top for a fresh herb finish.
These mashed potatoes serve 6 to 8, depending on portion size. They are suitable as a side dish complementing many main courses. The recipe permits leaving some potato skin on as a preference.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potato or Yukon Gold potato
- 3/4 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- chives optional, to taste, for serving, chopped
- parsley optional, to taste, for serving, chopped
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 and some chopped chives and/or parsley if desired.
Notes
- This recipe yields 6-8 servings based on portion size.
- Potatoes can be peeled or left unpeeled if scrubbed well.
- Garlic is infused gently in warm cream to avoid raw garlic bites.
- Over-mashing can cause gluey texture; mash until smooth but not excessive.
- Chopped chives or parsley make optional garnishes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 683IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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