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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Perfectly easy and classic creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes made with red bliss potatoes, garlic, milk and butter in just 30 minutes. The perfect side dish for any occasion.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes (do not peel them) clean and cut them into quarters.
- Crush the garlic by putting it on a cutting board and either using a heavy plate or the flat of your knife and crushing with your palm.
- Place the potatoes and garlic into a large stockpot, covered with water by about two inches.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20-25 minutes or until fork tender.
- Drain the water very well, then add in the butter, milk, salt and pepper.
- Mash well with a potato masher until creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
438mg
(18%)
Potassium
1065mg
(30%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
282IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1065mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 282IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.