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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Nothing says comfort like a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

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!
Keyword Holiday Recipes, Mashed Potatoes, Potatoes, Side Dish