Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Scrumptious luxurious garlic mashed potatoes crafted with red potatoes, fresh garlic, butter, and cream cheese. It is the quintessential comfort dish! velvety, buttery, garlicky, and absolutely delightful. Ideal for all your roasts.
This simple creamy garlic mashed potatoes recipe is ideal for a weeknight dinner, festive occasions, and social gatherings.
Homemade mashed potatoes rank among the most favored side dishes at every dinner table.
There exists a split view on what constitutes a good mash at my place, but one point everyone agrees on is the convenience and tastiness of this garlic mashed potato recipe. It is bursting with flavor, smooth, buttery, and garlicky, with a dash of cream cheese.
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Why you will adore it
- It is straightforward to prepare and requires only a handful of ingredients.
- You can create excellent mashed potatoes using just salt, butter, and pepper, but the addition of garlic flavor transforms everything. Garlic takes these traditional mashed potatoes to the next level. If you’re not fond of fresh garlic, roasted garlic works perfectly.
- This luxurious garlic mashed potato dish is an ideal accompaniment for any occasion.
- It can be prepared in advance and reheated on the day of serving.
What Is The Best Potato To Utilize?
I’ve employed the potato known as Desiree. It is a versatile potato suitable for both mashing and roasting. It turns out beautifully every time. It is floury, starchy, and waxy. Maris Piper is also excellent and widely utilized. Depending on your area, alternatives include russet and Yukon gold potatoes. You can retain the skin for added texture if desired.
What you will require
Potatoes: I opted for Desiree.
Unsalted butter: For good measure; after all, what’s a great mash without butter? Indeed, plenty of it.
Fresh garlic: 4 large cloves, substitute with roasted garlic, then garlic powder if you cannot find the former. If all else fails, i.e., if you lack any of the types of garlic mentioned, use garlic-infused olive oil.
Double cream (heavy cream): replace with single cream.
Cream cheese: This is entirely optional, but why not? When I prepare luxurious mashed potatoes, especially for festive celebrations, I do not do anything halfway. I go all out!
Salt and pepper: It’s essential to boil the potatoes with salt just as you would when preparing spaghetti.
Chives: to garnish and for added flavor.
How To Prepare Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Boil the potatoes and garlic in a pot of salted water until tender when pierced with a fork. They should break apart easily. This should take approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside. Allow it to air dry for about 5 minutes.
Place a skillet over medium low heat (utilizing the same pan used to boil the potatoes for easier cleanup). Add the butter and let it melt, then incorporate the cooking cream and gently warm it until hot, and the butter is completely melted.
Mash the potatoes into the cream-butter mixture using a potato ricer or masher and blend to combine. Incorporate cream cheese (if using) and gently fold to mix.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
Transfer to a serving bowl, swirl the top, and garnish with chopped chives, melted butter, and a dusting of black pepper.
Savor!
Watch how to prepare it
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Tools for mashing potatoes
My preferred tool for mashing potatoes is the traditional hand masher or potato ricer (when I want to impress). I have an electric one, but I’m often too reluctant to set it up, let alone plug it in, so I stick with the hand masher.
All the aforementioned tools will provide you the ideal texture – creamy and smooth without breaking down the starch in the potatoes, which can result in a gummy or gluey finish.
Can I Prepare Mashed Potatoes in Advance?
If you plan to prepare these mashed potatoes ahead of time, mash them without adding butter, cream, or any other ingredients. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. On the day you need them, heat the cream/milk/butter until boiling or use a microwave. Combine in a saucepan and stir to incorporate over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and serve as desired.
Can I use red-skinned potatoes?
Yes, you can utilize red-skinned potatoes for mashing. You can also eat them with the skins on; they are thin and tender, and leaving the skin adds more fiber to the dish. It is an excellent choice if you seek a more rustic mash.
Can I prepare it in advance?
Yes, it can be made beforehand. Mash the potatoes plain, without any butter, cream, or other ingredients. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. On the day of use, heat the cream/milk/butter on the stove or in a microwave. Combine in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and serve as desired.
Suggestions For Crafting The Finest Mashed Potatoes
- Always use hot milk/cream: This can be accomplished over the stovetop or in a microwave.
- Ensure to rinse the potatoes thoroughly prior to incorporating butter, heated cream, and any additional ingredients.
- Cook the potatoes in cold salted water; this aids in achieving a flavorful and uniform cook.
- Slice the potatoes into uniform pieces to promote even cooking.
- If you’re not keen on the taste of fresh garlic, you are welcome to replace it with
- Create a low-calorie healthy variation by utilizing skim milk, light butter, and low-fat crème fraîche.
- Avoid excessive mixing of the potatoes after they have been mashed, as this may lead to a sticky consistency.
Additional mashed potato recipes you’ll adore
Colcannon mash
Boursin mashed potatoes
Boursin cauliflower mash
Ricotta mashed potatoes
Instant pot mashed potatoes
This article was first published on October 21, 2019. It has now been refreshed with updated images and tips (12/11/2024), yet the recipe remains the same. It is simply perfect!
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 1 kg potatoes Desiree, Russet or Yukon Gold
- 75 g butter
softened
- 100 g cream cheese softened
- 4 large garlic cloves smashed or coarsely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or as required
- black pepper to preference
- 1 tablespoon salt for boiling potatoes and seasoning mashed potatoes
- salt and black pepper to preference
- chives for garnishing
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Clean and peel the potatoes, cutting them in halves or quarters, ensuring uniformity for even cooking. Place the potatoes and garlic into a saucepan, sprinkle salt, and cover with cold water. Boil for approximately 15-20 minutes until soft or until a fork can pierce through without resistance.
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Thoroughly drain the potatoes in a colander and allow them to cool for 3-5 minutes.
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Heat a skillet over medium-low (preferably using the same pot used for boiling the potatoes to minimize cleanup). Add butter and let it melt. Then incorporate the cooking cream and gently warm until heated through and the butter has fully melted.
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Mash the potatoes into the cream-butter blend using a potato ricer or masher, blending until combined. Introduce the cream cheese (if desired) and cautiously fold it in.Sample and modify the seasoning as necessary.
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Scoop into a serving dish, create swirls on top, and finish with chopped chives, melted butter, and a dash of black pepper. Enjoy!
- Warm milk/cream throughout: This can be accomplished on the stove or in a microwave.
- Ensure the potatoes are drained properly before introducing butter, hot cream, and other additions.
- Boil the potatoes using cold water and salt; this enhances even cooking and flavor.
- Slice potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure they cook consistently.
- If the fresh garlic flavor is not to your taste, feel free to replace it with
- Create a healthier low-fat version by opting for skimmed milk, low-fat butter, and low-fat crème fraîche.
- Avoid overmixing the potatoes post-mashing, as it can yield a sticky texture.
Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat:
14gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1261mgPotassium: 749mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 855IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
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