Downright Almost Healthy Garlic and Parsley Mashed Potatoes
Transform your comfort food game with these Downright Almost Healthy Garlic and Parsley Mashed Potatoes—an irresistible blend of creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, roasted garlic, and vibrant fresh parsley. Perfect as a hearty side dish, this recipe uses a clever mix of unsalted butter, olive oil, and low-fat milk to achieve that rich, velvety texture with a healthier spin. The slow infusion of garlic and the pop of herbal freshness from the parsley take these mashed potatoes to the next level, while simple seasonings of salt and black pepper keep the flavors balanced and comforting. Ready in just 40 minutes and serving four, these mashed potatoes will be a crowd-pleaser at your next dinner or holiday gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
Place the chopped potatoes and whole garlic cloves into a large pot. Fill the pot with cold water, ensuring the potatoes are fully submerged.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cook the potatoes and garlic for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the fresh parsley and set it aside.
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the warm pot. This helps remove excess moisture.
Add the unsalted butter, olive oil, and milk to the potatoes. Mash them with a potato masher or use a hand mixer for a smoother texture. Adjust the milk quantity for desired creaminess.
Stir in the chopped parsley, black pepper, and additional salt to taste.
Serve warm, garnished with a sprinkle of extra fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.3 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2497 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3994 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
