Description
These Ultimate Garlic Mashed Potatoes are creamy, buttery, and packed with rich garlic flavor — the perfect side for any holiday feast or weeknight dinner! 🥔🧄 Smooth, fluffy, and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or more for desired consistency)
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and garlic well and return them to the pot.
- Add butter, heavy cream, and milk. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.
- Serve warm as a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any meal.
Notes
💡 Tip: For extra creamy potatoes, use a potato ricer or hand mixer. Garlic can be roasted for a sweeter, milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Holiday Recipes, Comfort Food
- Method: Boiled & Mashed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: garlic mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, holiday side dish, ultimate mashed potatoes, comfort food