Description
A creamy and delicious garlic mashed potatoes recipe, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (roughly 2 large potatoes)
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened and cut into 8 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste (preferably kosher)
Instructions
- Add the potatoes, garlic, and a handful of salt to a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, turn the heat down to a simmer and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the potatoes and garlic to a large mixing bowl. Mash by hand with a ricer or masher or beat on the lowest speed possible with a mixer.
- Add the butter, milk, parsley, and salt. Mash/beat until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust for salt.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg