Steakhouse Style Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Steakhouse Style Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe starts by bringing chicken broth to a boil, then adding red potatoes cut into chunks, along with whole garlic cloves, cooking until tender. Cooking the potatoes unpeeled helps retain moisture and nutrients. The garlic simmers gently in the broth, softening and mellowing its flavor.
Once cooked, potatoes and garlic are drained and placed in a bowl. Butter and cream cheese are added, melting into the warm potatoes for extra richness and creaminess. Buttermilk provides tang and smoothness, balancing the heavier dairy fats. Salt seasons the mash, bringing out the full flavor. A masher blends all ingredients until smooth but not overly whipped, preserving a creamy yet textured consistency similar to steakhouse preparations.
This side pairs well with grilled or roasted meats and hearty dishes where rich mashed potatoes are desirable. The garlic flavor is subtle, enhancing without overpowering. Using chicken broth in the cooking stage boosts depth compared to plain water. The recipe is straightforward but produces a noticeably rich and creamy mash with savory undertones from garlic and broth.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 5 pounds potato unpeeled, red
- 5 cloves garlic whole
- ½ cup butter salted
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
- Meanwhile, cut the unpeeled potatoes into 1 inch cubes or chunks. Place the potatoes chunks and garlic cloves into the boiling chicken broth and boil until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Strain the potatoes from the broth and put the cooked potatoes into a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the butter, cream cheese, buttermilk, and salt. Use a masher to mash the potatoes and other ingredients until everything is melted, combined, and completely mashed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1149mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1478mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 37.3mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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