Description
Creamy and flavorful, these Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a perfect side dish for any meal. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they are quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
Cream Mixture:
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper (to taste)
For serving:
- Chopped chives and/or parsley (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and Boil Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into thirds. Boil until tender.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: In a saucepan, warm the cream, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper over low heat.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes, add the cream mixture, and mash until smooth.
- Serve: Top with extra butter, chives, and/or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add more butter or cream to adjust to your preference.
- Adjust the garlic amount based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Side Dish, Easy Recipe
