Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Perfectly creamy and mashed with a rich garlic butter and fresh chives, these garlic mashed potatoes are an easy side dish and go well with so many dishes.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 246kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
- 1/2-1 cup 2% or skim milk, warmed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh minced chives for garnish
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and allow potatoes to simmer 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain potatoes and cover pot with lid to keep warm.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mash potatoes well with a potato masher then fold in garlic butter, heavy cream, and enough milk to achieve a creamy texture. Season potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve mashed potatoes warm with fresh chives on top. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Store mashed potatoes in refrigerator up to 6 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 8 oz mashed potatoes | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.9g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 2mg