Nothing says comfort like a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes! Especially when it’s paired with beef stew or roasted chicken. My garlic mashed potatoes are comfort in a bowl. Garlic infused mashed potatoes made with butter, cream and a variety of cheese. These are the perfect Thanksgiving side.
What you’ll need to make Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Potatoes- I love to use red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes.
- Garlic- garlic cloves or garlic paste. I like to boil garlic with the potatoes then mash them together.
- Heavy Cream- you can also use half and half or whole milk.
- Sour Cream- adds a velvety creaminess.
- Cheese- shredded or grated, parmesan cheese and Italian mix cheese is optional.
- Salt & Pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Butter- unsalted. that way you can control the salt.
How to make Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Wash and skin potatoes to your preference. I like to leave the skin on. Fill a large pot with cool water (this ensures the potatoes boil evenly). And add the potatoes and 2 garlic cloves. Boil the potatoes over high heat. until fork tender. Drain then add butter and heavy creamy. Mash the potatoes until smooth.
Personally I love a rough mashed potato. Meaning skin is still on and there are a few chunks of potato. If you prefer a smoother mashed potato, use a ricer or food mill.
Tips To Make The Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- use room temperature butter to melt mix smoothly into the potatoes.
- Boil garlic cloves with the potatoes for a rich garlic flavor. Alternatively, you can use a garlic paste.
- pricking the potatoes with a fork helps them cook through.
- add cold water to the pot to ensure the potatoes cook through evenly.
More delicious recipes to try
Spicy Thai Basil Fried Rice
Easy 20-minute Chili Garlic Ramen
Air Fried Hennessy Wings
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
If you try these Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes please be sure to leave a comment, and or tag me on Instagram @cookwithci. I would love to see your recreations and hear your thoughts.
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- potato masher or ricer or food mill
Ingredients
- 4-6 Red Potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 5 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 1/3 cup parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and peel potatoes. Leave the skin on if desired. Use a fork to poke a few holes throughout the potatoes.
- In a large pot of cold water, season with salt and bring potatoes and garlic cloves to a boil over high heat. Cook until fork tender, then drain the potatoes.
- To the pot, add butter, heavy cream or whole milk and sour cream to the potatoes and mash over low heat. Add more heavy cream if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian seasoning. Adjust according to taste. Add in parmesan and mix well.
- Top with butter and serve warm. Enjoy!
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