Description
Indulge in the rich, savory experience of these classic garlic mashed potatoes. By using premium Yukon Gold potatoes and simmering them with fresh garlic, this side dish achieves a velvety, lump-free texture that elevates any meal. It is a staple comfort food that perfectly balances the earthy sweetness of roasted or boiled garlic with creamy, buttery goodness, making it the ideal accompaniment to roasted vegetables or your favorite protein-rich main course.
Ingredients
3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
6 cloves fresh garlic
1/2 cup unsalted European-style butter
3/4 cup whole milk
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into uniform two-inch cubes.
Place the potato chunks and garlic cloves into a large stockpot.
Cover the potatoes with cold, salted water by one inch.
Boil over medium-high heat for 20 minutes until fork-tender.
Drain the water completely using a colander to remove excess moisture.
Warm the milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Mash the hot potatoes and garlic using a potato ricer for maximum smoothness.
Fold the warm milk and butter mixture into the potatoes gently.
Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
Use a potato ricer instead of a masher to achieve a silky, professional restaurant-quality texture.
Ensure milk and butter are warm before adding to the potatoes to prevent a gummy consistency.
If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, roast the garlic cloves in a little oil before adding them to the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg