Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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This Homemade Mashed Potatoes recipe is a family favorite! Made extra creamy with sour cream and cream cheese and perfectly flavored with garlic, these are packed with the best flavor!
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Ingredients
- 5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (or red potatoes) cut into large chunks
- 8 cloves garlic fresh
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Rinse potatoes and cut into large chunks. Place the potatoes and garlic cloves in boiling water and cook for about 8-12 min or until they are fork tender. (Cooking time will vary based on altitude)
- Drain water from the potatoes and replace in the pot on hot burner and let sit 1-2 minutes. Add sour cream, butter, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes to the desired consistency combining with the cream cheese, sour cream and seasonings as you mash. Once they are at the right consistency, switch to a spoon and stir to make sure everything is incorporated evenly. Serve warm with butter or gravy! Enjoy!
Notes
- Both the garlic powder and salt can be scaled up or down to taste.
- Potatoes can be topped with butter, gravy, chopped parsley, and/or chopped green onions or scallions.
- To scale down for a family, use:
- These can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator or up to a month in advance when stored in the freezer.
- 5 lbs potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Prepare as directed.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container.
- When ready to serve, heat in a pot over medium heat stirring regularly for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in up to 1/4 cup milk or cream a little at a time, if needed to keep the potatoes the right consistency and creaminess.-OR-Heat in a microwave safe dish for 2 minutes. Stir and continue to heat at 30 sec-1 min increments stirring in between until potatoes are heated through. Stir in up to 1/4 cup milk or cream a little at a time, if needed to keep the potatoes the right consistency and creaminess.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
413mg
(17%)
Potassium
631mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
456IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 413mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 456IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
18 reviews
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