5 from 3 votes
Garlic Ranch Mashed Potatoes
All you need is 5 ingredients and 10 min prep work for the BEST and EASIEST mashed potatoes ever! A must for the holidays!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato red
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 ranch seasoning mix 1-ounce package
- ⅓ cup half and half or more, as needed
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
Instructions
- Place potatoes and garlic in a large stockpot or Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain well and return to the stockpot.
- Add Ranch Seasoning, half and half and butter; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, blend potatoes until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.
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Notes
- *Half and half is equal parts of whole milk and cream. For 1 cup half and half, you can substitute 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream or 2/3 cup skim or low-fat milk + 1/3 cup heavy cream.