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Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Garlic mashed potatoes are creamy and delicious. Jazz up plain potatoes with garlic for the best side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs red potatoes
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Clean the potatoes and quarter them (leave the skin on).
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and then return them back to the pot.
- Then add in the garlic, butter, salt and 1/2 a cup of the milk. Use an electric mixer to blend the potatoes until they are light and fluffy. Gradually add in the remaining milk until the mashed potatoes are the consistency that you prefer.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
302mg
(13%)
Potassium
735mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
296IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 296IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.