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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes prepared dish

Creamy garlic mashed potatoes are a comforting side dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with fluffy potatoes. This dish is perfect for any occasion, providing a delightful addition to your meal. Serve it alongside your favorite protein for a satisfying experience!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include butter, milk, black pepper, russet potatoes.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 100 g butter (unsalted)
  • 240 ml milk (whole)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1.5 kg russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled and cubed Russet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water.
  2. Add a pinch of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot.
  6. Add the garlic butter mixture, milk, salt, and black pepper to the potatoes.
  7. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, adjusting the milk for desired consistency.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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