Here’s a creamy, flavorful Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe — perfect as a side for any meal 🥔🧄
🥔 Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 4–5 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Boil Potatoes & Garlic
- Peel and cut potatoes into even chunks.
- Place potatoes and whole garlic cloves in a pot of cold salted water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
2️⃣ Drain & Mash
- Drain water and return potatoes and garlic to the pot.
- Mash using a potato masher, ricer, or hand mixer.
3️⃣ Add Butter & Milk
- Warm milk slightly.
- Add butter and milk gradually while mashing until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Optional Garnish
- Sprinkle with fresh chives or parsley.
- Serve hot.
💡 Tips
- Roast garlic first for a sweeter, milder flavor.
- For ultra-creamy texture, use half-and-half or heavy cream.
- Mix in grated Parmesan or cream cheese for extra richness.
If you want, I can also give a garlic mashed potato variation with roasted garlic and herbs that’s restaurant-quality creamy and full of flavor.
