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Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Make these irresistible garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes today – you won't be able to resist!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 314 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium garlic bulbs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2.5 lbs starchy potatoes 1.2 kg
  • 1 ¼ cups full-fat milk 300 ml, Note 1
  • 2 tablespoons butter Note 2
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan 35 g/ 1.2 oz
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or dill

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 320°F/ 160°C.
  2. Prepare the garlic: Remove the tiny garlic cloves (much smaller than the rest of the garlic cloves from the bulbs) and use them for something else. Peel the other garlic cloves and place them in the small baking dish.2 medium garlic bulbs
  3. Roast garlic: Pour the oil on top and turn the cloves into it. Roast them for about 20 minutes, tossing again half time, or until the garlic cloves are lightly golden and very tender. Blend the garlic and their oil in a small processor or mash them finely with a fork and then the back of a spoon.3 tablespoons olive oil
  4. Boil potatoes: In the meantime, peel and cube the potatoes. Place them in the pot and cover them with cold water (Note 3). Bring to a boil, add salt, cover the pot, leaving a crack open, and cook the potatoes for about 15 – 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain very well.2.5 lbs starchy potatoes
  5. Mash potatoes with the potato ricer or a regular potato masher (Note 4).
  6. Heat the milk in a small pot or the microwave.1 ¼ cups full-fat milk
  7. Combine: Add milk, garlic, butter, and grated Parmesan to the potatoes. Mix to combine and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Be generous with the salt, but adjust the quantity as required; you will need less salt if using salted butter for the mashed potatoes. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Stir in the chopped herbs and serve immediately.2 tablespoons butter + ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan + fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper + 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or dill

Notes

  • Vegan or dairy-free alternative: Use vegan/dairy-free options like almond milk and vegan butter or margarine.
  • Use room-temperature butter and warm milk when mashing for better absorption and creaminess. Starting with cold water when cooking potatoes ensures even cooking and prevents the outer layers from overcooking before the insides are done.
  • Mashing: Use a potato masher or a ricer for a smooth mash. Avoid over-mashing to prevent a gluey texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the mash Calories 314kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 152mg (6%) Potassium 919mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 363IU (7%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 176mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the mash
Calories 314kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 152mg 6%
Potassium 919mg 20%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 363IU 7%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.