Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe uses red potatoes, which are cooked with unpeeled skin and infused with garlic by boiling the potatoes and crushed garlic together until fork-tender. Once drained, butter and whole milk are mixed in and the potatoes are mashed until creamy but with some body. Seasoning with kosher salt and coarse black pepper adds balanced seasoning without overwhelming the mild flavors.
The crushed garlic softens during cooking, providing gentle pungency without sharp bite, blending subtly into the potatoes for a comforting taste. The mash is rich from butter and milk but avoids being heavy or greasy.
These garlic mashed potatoes work well as a staple side dish, pairing with roasts, poultry, or any hearty main courses that benefit from a smooth, flavorful accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potato red
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/2 cups milk whole
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
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.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% 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.
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