Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Garlic and basil are two versatile herbs that can add a delicious flavor to any dish. So it is not surprising that mashed potatoes with garlic and basil are a popular dish. Mashed potatoes are made by boiling potatoes until they are soft and then mashing them until they are smooth. Garlic and basil can be added to the potatoes at any point during the cooking process. If you want a more subtle flavor, add them at the beginning of the cooking process. If you want a more pronounced flavor, add them towards the end of the cooking process.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC, BASIL AND CHIVES
I found this gem in a cookbook called Festive Recipes for the Holidays. Gave it some personal tweaks. Like more garlic. Can one have too much garlic? I don't think so! (Unless you're a vampire!)
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and chop into 2-inch pieces.
- Peel garlic cloves, and halve them if they are very large.
- Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water, salt lightly and bring to a boil.
- Add potatoes and garlic to the water and cook, until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes, then drain.
- Place potatoes in a bowl, and add butter.
- Mash potatoes and garlic, and add basil, chives, and enough milk to achieve a creamy but not runny texture.
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 536.5, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5.7
MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND BASIL
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, weekday, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3/4-inch cubes. Place the pieces in saucepan and cover with water. Add the garlic and salt.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Do not overcook.
- Drain. Discard garlic. Put the potatoes through a food mill or ricer, or mash them well with a potato masher.
- Add the olive oil, and beat to blend. Add the warm milk, basil and pepper. Blend well. Serve piping hot.
MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND BASIL
Steps:
- Place garlic in souffle dish, drizzle with oil. Bake in 350 oven for 20 minutes or until garlic is very soft; cool. Peel the garlic, discarding skins and reserving oil. Peel and cut up potatoes. Cook, covered, in boiling salted water for 20-25 min or until tender; drain. Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Beat potatoes with an electric mixer on low speed. Add sour cream, the 1/4 cup cheese, baked garlic, reserved oil, and salt. Gradually beat in enough milk to make the mixture fluffy. Fold in basil. Spoon the potato mixture into a greased 2 qt casserole dish. Cover and bake in a 325 oven for 40 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with the 3 tb cheese and drizzle with butter. Continue baking, uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Serves 10-12. MAKE-AHEAD TIP Prepare potatoes but do not bake. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Bake, covered in a 325 oven for 45 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with the 3 tb cheese and drizzle with butter. Return to oven; bake 30-45 minutes or until heated through.
SHALLOT MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC
Steps:
- Precook the potatoes by heating enough water (about 6 cups) to cover them in a large pot over high heat until hot but well below a simmer. Turn heat down to low and add the potato slices, crushed shallots and garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and vinegar. The potatoes will cool the water down to about 160 degrees. Cook at about this temperature, well below a simmer, for about 20 minutes. Drain and run cold water over the potato slices to cool them. Let them stand in water in the pot until you?re ready to finish cooking, or drain, cover, and refrigerate.
- When ready to mash, saute the minced shallots and garlic in butter over medium heat until just soft in a heavy, medium saucepan. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and the white pepper. Add the cream and half-and-half and heat gently. Set aside.
- To finish cooking, add water to the cool potatoes if necessary, bring to a boil, and simmer until fork-tender, about 5 minutes at a simmer. Drain, remove the crushed shallots and garlic, put the potatoes back in the pot, and heat for about 1 minute to dry them out. To mash, push the potatoes once through a ricer or large-holed strainer into a medium mixing bowl. Bring the shallot and cream mixture to a boil and stir into the hot mashed potatoes. Taste and add more salt or pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
- Make ahead and serve hot: Make complete mashed potatoes 1 day ahead, refrigerate overnight, cover tightly with foil and heat for 40 minutes in a 325 degree oven. Serve.
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
This mash owes its luxurious texture to the natural creaminess of Yukon gold potatoes and a touch of olive oil. At first glance 4 cloves of garlic may seem like a lot, but the garlic mellows as it steams with the potatoes so when they are mashed together you get just the right garlic infusion.
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings, serving size: 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the potatoes and garlic in a steamer basket fitted over a large pot of boiling water. Cover and steam until the potatoes are knife-tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Warm the chicken broth in a small pot on the stove or in a glass container in the microwave.
- Remove the steamer basket and drain the water from the large pot. Transfer the potatoes and garlic to the pot, add the oil, salt, pepper, and broth and mash until smooth.
- Excellent source of: Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium
- Good source of: Fiber, Niacin, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus
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.
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
MASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BASIL
Categories Milk/Cream Potato Side Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Basil Boil Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well. Return to pot. Mix in cheese and butter. Mash until smooth. Add half and half, basil and garlic and stir over medium heat until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Make and share this Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TishT
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until they are tender.
- When cooked, drain the potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, drained, the butter, basil and garlic.
- Beat to mix together.
- Add 4 Tbs of the half and half, the salt and pepper.
- Add the additional half and half if the potatoes seem dry.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 281.9, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 3.5
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
I love both mashed potatoes and garlic, so this seemed like the perfect recipe for me. People say these potatoes rival varieties some restaurants are now serving.-Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain, reserving 2/3 cup cooking liquid. Mash potato mixture. Add the oil, salt, pepper and reserved liquid; stir until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MASHED GARLIC POTATOES
I infuse creamy mashed potatoes with the subtle taste of garlic, which makes them a welcome addition to any meal. -Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain., In a small bowl, mash the potatoes and garlic. Add butter, cream and remaining salt; beat until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 986mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BASIL-GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook the potato slices and garlic in water to cover until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Mash, peel and all, in a food mill. (The little bit of skin that goes through is not a problem.). Stir in the basil and buttermilk to a creamy consistency; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Russet potatoes are blended with roasted garlic, butter and milk. This recipe is a standard.
Provided by Kathleen Burton
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Drizzle garlic with olive oil, then wrap in aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop. Stir in butter, milk, salt and pepper.
- Remove the garlic from the oven, and cut in half. Squeeze the softened cloves into the potatoes. Blend potatoes with an electric mixer until desired consistency is achieved.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 294.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
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:
- For a smoother texture, use a ricer to mash the potatoes. This will help remove any lumps.
- If you don't have a ricer, you can use a potato masher or a fork. Just be sure to mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
- Add the milk and butter gradually, until the potatoes reach the desired consistency. You may not need to use all of the milk and butter.
- Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic, and basil to taste. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano.
- Serve the potatoes immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Mashed potatoes with garlic and basil are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them smooth or chunky, garlicky or herby, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit.
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