Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These garlic mashed potatoes are rich and very tasty! For a creamier texture, use heavy cream in place of the milk. These are also terrific topped with sesame seeds or green onions.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

These flavor-packed garlic mashed potatoes are creamy, delicious, and impossible to resist.?

How to Make Garlic Mashed Potatoes

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Garlic Mashed Potato Ingredients

These are the ingredients you?ll need to make this garlic mashed potato recipe:?

  • Potatoes: The best potatoes for mashing depend on your personal preferences. Russet potatoes will give you fluffy mashed potatoes, while all-purpose potatoes (such as Yukon Gold) are always welcome.?
  • Milk and butter: Milk and butter are essential for rich and creamy mashed potatoes.?
  • Garlic: Of course, you?ll need garlic! Two cloves, to be exact.
  • Seasonings: Simply season the garlic mashed potatoes with salt and ground white pepper.?

How Do You Make Garlic Mashed Potatoes? 

Simply boil and drain the potatoes, then mash or beat them with the remaining ingredients. That?s all there is to it! Find the step-by-step recipe below for detailed instructions.?

How to Store Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Allow the garlic mashed potatoes to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave, in the oven, or on the stove.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

?It was a great recipe,? raves Jason F. ?Overall, you can really taste the garlic in it and the milk really helps give it that creamy consistency. I’ve made it a few times, actually, and I really recommend adding bacon bits.?

?I made oven fried chicken to go with this, so I roasted several garlic cloves with the chicken then added them to the potatoes,? says Jenny Roberson

?I’m very new to cooking, but this recipe was super easy for even me,? according to Abby Lynn. ?Reasonably fast and tastes AMAZING. Definitely going to be using this recipe again.?

Ingredients

  • 8 potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until soft, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2
Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl.

Step 3
Add milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper to potatoes. Beat with an electric mixer or mash with a potato masher until potatoes reach the desired consistency.

Step 4
Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

481
Calories
13g
Fat
84g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 481
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 16%
Saturated Fat8g 39%
Cholesterol33mg 11%
Sodium145mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate84g 31%
Dietary Fiber9g 31%
Total Sugars6g
Protein11g
Vitamin C38mg 189%
Calcium101mg 8%
Iron4mg 24%
Potassium2135mg 45%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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