Description
Creamy garlic butter mashed potatoes are a rich and flavorful side dish. Perfect for holidays or everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain potatoes and return to the pot.
- Mash potatoes until smooth.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add milk and heavy cream to the butter mixture.
- Pour the mixture over mashed potatoes and stir until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture.
- Adjust milk and cream quantities for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy mashed potatoes, garlic butter potatoes, easy side dish