Garlic mashed potatoes, a simple yet delicious dish, can elevate any meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're looking for a comforting side dish for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this culinary delight is sure to satisfy. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create a creamy, flavorful mashed potato dish that will tantalize your taste buds. So gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
This classic potato dish is always on everyone's favorites list for a Thanksgiving side.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic cloves; cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.
SIMPLE GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
This is a fairly quick and simple version of garlic mashed potatoes. It goes well with just about any kind of meat or poultry, as well as many other meals. If you want to make this vegan or fleishig, reserve some of the cooking liquid to use in place of milk, and replace the butter with margarine.
Provided by Halcyon Eve
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes and garlic into a large saucepan full of cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium, and boil for about 10-12 minutes. Check potatoes for doneness by poking a few wedges with a fork or skewer--if still firm, cook another minute or two and check again. Repeat until tender. Drain, taking care not to lose garlic cloves. Return potatoes to warm pot.
- Mash potatoes. Do not overwork, or potatoes will be tough (it's okay if there's a few lumps--it just means these are real potatoes, not from a box). Make sure to smash up the garlic, or pull out the cloves and squeeze in a garlic press.
- Add some butter, to taste (I usually use 2-3 T), and salt and pepper, also to taste. Mix until butter has melted.
- Add a little hot milk and beat it into the potatoes. Continue until potatoes are desired creaminess (the amount I use varies, but I usually use between 1/4 and 1/2 cup, give or take a bit).
- Cover pot with foil to keep warm until ready to serve. Potatoes will stay hot for 10-15 minutes this way.
- Serve with a pat of butter in an indentation on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 67, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 7.2
GEORGE'S FLUFFY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Provided by George Duran
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the top off the garlic and wrap it in foil leaving the top cut edge exposed. Drizzle on some olive oil and bake for 45 minutes or until the garlic is soft and caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool a bit.
- Meanwhile peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes, and put them into a medium sized pot. Cover them with water and add a big pinch of salt. Bring them to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to medium and simmer until they are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain them well.
- While the potatoes are cooking, warm the cream and rosemary in a small pot over low heat. When you are ready to mash, strain out the rosemary.
- When the potatoes are dry but still hot, put them through a ricer into a large bowl. Squeeze in the garlic and add some of the warm cream. Mix well, then add the butter and mix again. Add more cream if they are too dry. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Simmer 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks) with 3 bay leaves in salted water until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain; discard the bay leaves. Return the potatoes to the pot off the heat and mash. Meanwhile, bring 1 1/2 cups milk to a simmer in a saucepan with 5 chopped garlic cloves and 3 bay leaves; cook 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add 1 3/4 sticks cut-up butter to the potatoes along with the milk mixture (discard the bay leaves); stir, thinning with the reserved cooking water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
These garlic mashed potatoes are rich and very tasty! For a creamier texture, use heavy cream in place of the milk. These are also terrific topped with green onions.
Provided by LORNASCHMALZ
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil; add potatoes, and boil until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
- Combine potatoes with milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix with an electric mixer or potato masher to your desired consistency. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 107.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
SILKY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Without a doubt, mashed potatoes are a quintessential side dish at just about every holiday-especially Thanksgiving. You can bet a hearty scoop of these garlic mashed potatoes will perfectly complement all that turkey and gravy. Butter and milk make these spuds extra smooth and silky, but the garlic is the real star of the show in the recipe. Instead of chopping up the garlic, this recipe calls for six peeled cloves (talk about easy) that go in right into the boiling water with the potatoes. The garlic will become tender and soft as it cooks making it super easy to seamlessly mash into your taters. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors and you've got yourself a creamy, buttery and extra garlicky bowl of mashed potatoes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Scrub potatoes. Leave skins on, if desired, or peel thinly and remove eyes. Leave whole or cut into large pieces.
- Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling; add potatoes and garlic. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook whole potatoes 30 to 35 minutes, potato pieces 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Shake pan gently over low heat to dry potatoes.
- Mash potatoes in medium bowl until no lumps remain. Add milk in small amounts, beating after each addition. (Amount of milk needed to make potatoes smooth and fluffy depends on kind of potatoes used.)
- Add butter, salt and pepper. Beat vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy. If desired, dot with butter or sprinkle with paprika, chopped fresh parsley, watercress or chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg
CREAMY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
In her Auburn, Kansas kitchen, Myra Innes cooks these rich, creamy mashed potatoes frequently. Garlic cloves are boiled and then mashed right along with the potatoes to give them extraordinary flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the potatoes, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. , Transfer potato mixture to a large bowl; mash. Add the butter, cream and remaining salt; beat until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 959mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
EASY ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
The Yukon Golds give this dish a rich, buttery color and a hearty texture. It's sure to be a hit! -Marilyn Geary-Symons, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off bulb; brush with oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Place 1 cup broth in a blender. Squeeze softened garlic into blender; cover and process until blended. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl. Add the butter, pepper, salt, garlic mixture and remaining broth; beat until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEST GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Make and share this Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Christine
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes, drain, reserving broth.
- stir in garlic, cream, and 1 to 2 tbsp broth, mash until creamy.
- Blend in sour cream, chives, and butter.
- Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 936.8, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 13.3
CREAMY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
This recipe is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic caramelizes, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
- Chop garlic and return to saucepan. Add cream and warm over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt. Add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Return potatoes to saucepan and cook, over medium heat, mashing with a heavy whisk, about 1 minute. Add garlic-cream mixture and continue mashing until smooth. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and white pepper; mix well. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Tips:
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes: These potatoes are ideal for mashed potatoes because they are fluffy and have a high starch content, which helps them to thicken and hold their shape.
- Peel the potatoes before boiling: This will help to prevent the skins from becoming tough and stringy in the mashed potatoes.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water: This will help to flavor the potatoes and prevent them from becoming bland.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly: This will help to prevent the mashed potatoes from becoming watery.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth: Use a potato masher or a ricer to mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Avoid over-mashing, as this can make the potatoes gluey.
- Add butter, milk, and seasonings to taste: Start with a small amount of butter and milk, and then add more as needed until you reach the desired consistency and flavor. Season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Garnish the mashed potatoes with fresh herbs: Chopped parsley, chives, or rosemary are all great options.
Conclusion:
Garlic mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them creamy or chunky, garlicky or mild, there is a perfect recipe for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and comforting side dish, give garlic mashed potatoes a try.
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