Description
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Butter & Milk are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. Each fluffy bite melts in your mouth, infused with rich garlic flavor and a velvety texture that pairs beautifully with any main dish. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees perfectly creamy mashed potatoes every time, making it a staple for family dinners and festive gatherings alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk (or low-fat milk)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into equal-sized chunks.
- Boil in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- Simmer crushed garlic in milk for 5 minutes; do not boil.
- Mash drained potatoes in the pot; add garlic-infused milk and butter.
- Season with salt and pepper, mixing until creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg