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Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Creamy and flavorful Garlic Mashed Potatoes made with Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh garlic, butter, and heavy cream. This classic side dish is perfect for comforting meals, combining smooth texture with a rich garlicky taste.

Ingredients

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Potatoes and Garlic

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, peeled

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Seasoning

  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (optional, such as parsley or chives)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Potatoes: Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into even-sized chunks to ensure uniform cooking.
  2. Boil Potatoes: Place the potato chunks in a large pot filled with cold water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add Garlic: After boiling the potatoes for about 10 minutes, add the peeled garlic cloves to the pot to infuse their flavor into the potatoes while cooking.
  4. Cook Until Tender: Continue boiling until the potatoes and garlic are tender when pierced with a fork, then drain the water and let the potatoes sit uncovered for 3-5 minutes to steam dry and remove excess moisture.
  5. Mash Potatoes and Garlic: Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes and garlic together until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add Butter and Cream: Stir in the unsalted butter and heavy cream while the potatoes are still warm to incorporate the ingredients fully and achieve a rich texture.
  7. Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives if desired for additional flavor before serving.

Notes

  • Using Yukon Gold potatoes ensures a creamy texture and buttery flavor.
  • For a stronger garlic taste, increase the number of garlic cloves or sauté garlic in butter before adding it.
  • Heavy cream can be substituted with milk for a lighter version.
  • To keep mashed potatoes warm longer, place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method).
  • Fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, or thyme complement the flavor well and can be adjusted based on preference.

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