Best 7 Garlic Mashed Potatoes Cooks Country Method Recipes

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Elevate your mashed potato game with this curated collection of recipes inspired by the hearty and flavorful cooking techniques of the countryside. Discover the secrets to creating creamy, fluffy, and incredibly delicious garlic mashed potatoes using traditional methods passed down through generations. From selecting the perfect potatoes to infusing them with aromatic garlic, these recipes promise to transform your ordinary side dish into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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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

8 potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
1 pinch ground white pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

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

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head garlic
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, hot, plus more if needed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Slice the top third off the head of garlic. Place on a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the thyme leaves and some kosher salt and pepper, then place the top back on the garlic. Wrap in the foil and roast until the garlic is brown and very soft, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cover the potatoes with cold water in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to the water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 15 minutes. Simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the hot chicken broth. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin into a small bowl, drizzling in any olive oil from the foil. Mash the garlic smooth with a fork. Add the garlic to the potatoes and mash until smooth using an immersion blender fitted with the whisk attachment. Add more broth as needed. Once smooth, add three-quarters of the chives and some sea salt and black pepper, then mix through.
  • Tip into a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining chives.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (COOK'S COUNTRY METHOD)



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From Cook's Country TV. Some notes: 1) This method is to avoid the washed-away flavor of boiled potatoes. 2. The purpose of the sugar is to mimic that sweet flavor without oven roasting. 3) Cut the potatoes into small pieces to allow more surface area to soak up garlic flavor and to promote even cooking. 4) ...and most importantly, to eliminate excess starch, which produces gluey mashed potatoes, give the raw, cut russets a good rinse under running water before adding them to the pot to simmer.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
12 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper
parsley, cheddar cheese or scallion, optional garnish

Steps:

  • Place cut potatoes in colander. Rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. Drain thoroughly. This is a very important step to eliminate excess starch, which produces gluey mashed potatoes.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook garlic and sugar, stirring often, until sticky and straw colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rinsed potatoes, 1 1/4 cups half-and-half, water and 1 teaspoon salt to pot and stir to combine. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, add remaining butter to pot and mash with potato masher until smooth. Using rubber spatula, fold in remaining half-and-half until liquid is absorbed and potatoes are creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 83.5, Sodium 47.7, Carbohydrate 58.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 8.5

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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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

8 medium russet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
1 head peeled garlic cloves (about 15)
Coarse salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces

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.

LOADED RUSTIC MASHED POTATOES - COOK'S COUNTRY



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CC: Don't be tempted to use another kind of potato here; your mash won't be as fluffy. Scrub the potatoes well and simply sliced the potatoes before boiling.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs russet potatoes, unpeeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 tablespoon salt for cooking potato
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup half-and-half
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (2 ounces)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in large saucepan, add water to cover by 1 inch; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender and paring knife can be easily slipped into and out of potatoes, 18 to 22 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate. Combine half-and-half and butter in 2-cup liquid measuring cup and microwave, covered, until butter is melted and mixture is warm to touch, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and return them to saucepan. Using potato masher, mash potatoes until smooth and no lumps remain. Stir in half-and-half mixture, pepper and salt just until fully combined. Stir in cheddar, sour cream, chives and bacon until incorporated; try not to overwork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.1, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 105.6, Sodium 637.5, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 11.1

JOE'S ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Garlic     Potato     Side     Kid-Friendly     Winter     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic head, unpeeled
2 1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 16 medium)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 1/2 ounces)
a pinch freshly ground white pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut top 1/4 inch off garlic head and wrap head in foil. Roast garlic 40 to 50 minutes, or until very soft, and cool. Squeeze roasted garlic from head and reserve.
  • In a 4-quart saucepan cover potatoes with water by 2 inches and simmer until very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander (do not peel). Transfer potatoes while still hot to a large bowl and add butter. With an electric mixer on low speed mash slightly. Beat in sour cream, buttermilk, chives, and oil until combined well. Add Parmesan, reserved garlic, pepper, and salt to taste, beating until smooth.

MASHED POTATOES WITH OVEN-ROASTED GARLIC



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Oven-roasted garlic and skin-on Yukon Gold potatoes set this classic side dish apart from your basic mashed potato recipe. They're even good cold the next day!

Provided by LLHicks

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
6 tablespoons margarine
½ cup skim milk
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Remove outer skin from garlic head, leaving individual cloves intact. Cut 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the top, exposing all cloves. Coat top of garlic with olive oil and use your fingers to work it in. Wrap in foil and place in a baking dish.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • When the garlic is about halfway done, place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes. When poked with a fork, they should break once. Drain.
  • Remove garlic from the oven. Squeeze garlic from each clove into a small bowl and mash with a fork.
  • Return potatoes to the pot and mix with cream cheese, margarine, milk, sour cream, and garlic. Mix in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 249.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are best for mashing because they have a high starch content, which makes them creamy and fluffy.
  • Use fresh garlic: Fresh garlic has a more intense flavor than garlic powder or garlic salt.
  • Roast the garlic: Roasting the garlic mellows its flavor and makes it sweeter.
  • Use heavy cream or milk: Heavy cream or milk will make the mashed potatoes more creamy and rich.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will be gluey and pasty.
  • Mash the potatoes with a potato ricer or food mill: This will give you the smoothest, creamiest mashed potatoes.
  • Season the mashed potatoes to taste: Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to taste.
  • Garnish the mashed potatoes: Garnish the mashed potatoes with chopped fresh herbs, grated cheese, or crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

Garlic mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the best garlic mashed potatoes that your family and friends will love. Serve them with roasted chicken, grilled steak, or your favorite main course. They are also a great addition to any holiday feast.

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