Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
The Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe is comfort food at its best. It is rich, buttery, and smooth with bold garlic flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 6 garlic cloves peeled and minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup whole milk warmed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes evenly.
- Add potatoes to a pot with salted water.
- Boil until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return to pot.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with garlic.
- Cook garlic until fragrant but not brown.
- Pour in warm milk and cream slowly.
- Mash potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Add the butter, garlic, and cream mix.
- Stir well and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes for the creamiest texture.
- Always warm milk and cream before adding.
- Do not overmix, or potatoes become gluey.
- Add roasted garlic for deeper flavor.
- Garnish with herbs for freshness and color.