Description
Looking for the best mashed potatoes recipe? These garlic mashed potatoes are quick, easy, and creamy the perfect side for any meal! Ideal for holidays or weeknight dinners they’re the best healthy comfort food idea for your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes into chunks.
- Place in a pot with salted water and bring to a boil.
- Cook for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with garlic until fragrant, then add milk, salt, and pepper.
- Drain potatoes and mash until smooth.
- Pour in garlic butter mixture and stir until creamy.
- Garnish with chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for best texture.
- Roast garlic for a milder, sweeter taste.
- Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg