Family Favorite: Rich and Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
When it comes to comfort food, nothing quite beats a perfectly rich and creamy garlic mashed potatoes recipe. This creamy mashed potatoes recipe is a family favorite in our household, and with its simple ingredients, rich flavor, and straightforward instructions, is sure to become one in your home as well!
Servings: 6 people
Cost: $5-7
Equipment
- Large pot
- Regular potato masher, wooden spoon, or electric hand mixer
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Knife & cutting board
- Airtight container for storage
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried parsley or 1/4 cup fresh - finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloved, minced optional, for extra garlic flavor
- 1/4 cup heavy cream optional, for even creamier mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream optional. Adds tanginess and creaminess
Instructions
- Peel and chop 2 lbs. russet potatoes
- Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil over high heat
- Reduce to medium heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot
- Begin mashing the potatoes using a regular potato masher, or an electric hand mixer
- Add the melted butter, whole milk, sea salt, dried parsley, and garlic powder
- Optional: For extra creaminess, stir in heavy cream and/or sour cream
- Mix until everything is well combined and the potatoes have a creamy texture
- If using fresh parsley rather than dried, stir that in now.
- Adjust seasoning to taste
- Serve immediately for the best flavor
Notes
- For the creamiest garlic mashed potatoes, ensure the butter and milk are at room temperature before mixing them with the hot potatoes. This helps to maintain the creamy texture without cooling down the potatoes.