Description
Looking for the best garlic mashed potatoes recipe? This one is quick easy and simple to prepare while delivering rich creamy results every time. A healthy comfort food idea made with basic ingredients that works well for weeknight dinners holidays family gatherings and special events. These mashed potatoes are beginner friendly easy to customize and perfect as a classic side dish you will want to save and make again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into chunks and boil with garlic cloves in salted water for 15 minutes until fork tender then drain well.
- Mash hot potatoes and garlic until smooth breaking down all lumps before adding dairy.
- Add butter and let it melt then gradually mix in milk and sour cream until creamy adjusting for texture.
- Season with salt and pepper and mash gently just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Serve warm with parsley and extra butter if desired.
Notes
- Warm milk before adding for smoother texture.
- Do not overmix to prevent gluey potatoes.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg