Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Elevate your classic comfort food game with these rich and flavorful Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Made with fluffy russet potatoes and infused with the subtle sweetness of whole garlic cloves, this side dish is both creamy and irresistibly aromatic. A blend of melted butter and warm heavy cream ensures a velvety texture, while freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkling of chopped parsley provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under 45 minutes and ideal for pairing with roasted meats, holiday feasts, or casual weeknight dinners, this recipe is a must-have addition to your menu. Don’t miss out on this easy yet elegant crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 6 whole garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into 2-inch chunks.
In a large pot, add the potato chunks and the garlic cloves. Fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about an inch.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander and return them to the hot pot. Allow them to sit for a minute to let excess moisture evaporate.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the heavy cream and heat until warm but not boiling.
Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes and garlic until smooth and free of lumps.
Gradually mix the butter and cream mixture into the mashed potatoes, stirring to combine evenly.
Season the mashed potatoes with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt to taste, if necessary.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.0 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 512 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1190 mg | 25% | |
*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.
