Description
Deliciously creamy garlic mashed potatoes, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 5–7 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup half-and-half (or whole milk)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (more or less to taste)
- Chives (for garnish, as desired)
- Vegetarian Gravy (for serving)
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into approximately 2-inch chunks, or evenly sized pieces, and place in a large saucepan. Add whole, peeled, garlic cloves.
- Cover with water, about 1 inch higher than the potatoes. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
- Cook for approximately 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, add butter and half-and-half to a skillet. Warm over low heat.
- Once the potatoes are fork-tender, drain and return to the saucepan (along with the garlic cloves).
- Add the garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and about half of the butter mixture. Begin mashing with a potato masher.
- Continue adding liquid as needed. Taste test and adjust salt levels.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, or leave in the saucepan to serve.
- Garnish with fresh chives and butter as desired and enjoy!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; you can adjust the garlic based on your preference.
- For a creamier consistency, add more half-and-half.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup