Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery, garlic-y… what else can I say? The perfect side for Thanksgiving or any other hearty home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds (about 10 medium-sized) Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and peeled
- 6 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp kosher salt (I use Diamond Crystal)
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ¼–⅓ cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
Instructions
- Wash and peel potatoes. Peel and mince garlic cloves.3 pounds (about 10 medium-sized) Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and peeled6 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- In a small saucepan on low heat, heat olive oil and cook minced garlic until very lightly browned (about 5 minutes). Set aside. The garlic will continue to cook in the now-garlic-infused olive oil.¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Meanwhile, place peeled potatoes in a large pot of slightly salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender and can easily be pierced with a fork (about 15 to 20 minutes). Drain the water from the pot.
- Transfer potatoes to a stand mixer (or bowl), add in the garlic and garlic-infused olive oil, and mash them until well combined.
- Add butter, salt, pepper, and cream (or milk). Mix until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened1 tsp kosher salt¼–⅓ cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk1 tsp ground black pepper
- Taste potatoes and check for proper seasoning. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 1473mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg