Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Imagine a cloud of fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes infused with the irresistible aroma of roasted garlic. This is the culinary magic of the best garlic mashed potatoes recipe, a side dish so simple yet so profoundly satisfying that it elevates any meal to new heights of comfort food bliss.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 900g Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup 120ml heavy cream or milk
- 1/4 cup 55g unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat the heavy cream or milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the potatoes and mash with a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.