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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate side dish paired with Roast Turkey and Gravy. This simple side dish is easy to prepare and it's the most flavorful garlic mashed potato recipe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people as a side dish
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lb yukon potatoes 10 potatoes, peeled and quartered*
- 1 1/3 cup whole milk
- 6 garlic cloves smashed
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 Tbsp chives finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place potato chunks into a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1 1/3 milk with 6 crushed garlic cloves until just steaming then remove from heat and set aside. Discard the garlic if desired.
- Drain the potatoes, keep them in the pot, then place over very low heat and mash with a potato masher or use an electric hand mixer (mash right away while potatoes are hot so they don’t turn gummy).
- Drizzle in hot milk to reach your desired texture. Cut butter into chunks and mash them into the potatoes until well incorporated. Add 1/4 cup sour cream and 1 to 1 1/2 tsp salt or add salt to taste.
- Serve warm drizzled with more butter if desired and garnished with fresh chives.
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Notes
- *When planning your menu, plan for about 1/2 lb of potatoes per person. *Red potatoes can be substituted in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbs
34g
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
379mg
(16%)
Potassium
831mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
381IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 34g | |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 381IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.