Garlic Mashed Potatoes, a beloved side, upgrade every meal. Creating them with velvety potatoes and mild garlic hints brings flavour and simplicity. Be it a festive meal or just a laid-back dinner, these potatoes win hearts. The secret? Quality butter and heavy cream for lushness and smoothness. Toss in herbs like parsley, sprucing up colour and taste, ready to wow your company!
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes have their roots in classic European food, especially in places like France and Italy. That's where lots of meals have garlic as key part!
Equipment
- Pot To boil the potatoes until tender.
- Colander For draining the potatoes after boiling.
- Potato Masher or Hand Mixer To mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
- Garlic Press (optional) For mincing the garlic cloves.
- Knife and cutting board To peel and chop the potatoes and garlic.
- Measuring cups and spoons For measuring ingredients like butter, milk, and seasoning.
- Wooden spoon or spatula To mix the mashed potatoes thoroughly.
Ingredients
- 6 large potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup milk or as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish – optional
Instructions
- First, handle the potatoes: Peel them, then cut them into big chunks.
- Next, you're going to cook them: Grab a big pot, throw in the potatoes and cover them with water. Toss in a pinch of salt and let it all come to a boil. Next, lower the heat to medium and let everything simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes become tender.
- Now, let's deal with the water: Grab a colander and drain the potatoes.
- Time to mash: Just put the garlic, butter, and now-drained potatoes back in the same pot. Use a hand mixer or a potato masher to mash them until they're smooth.
- Now, add the milk: Mix it in slowly until you're happy with how everything's looking. Want more flavour? Add some salt and pepper.
- Now, serve: Move your mashed potatoes to a fancy dish and if you want, chuck on some fresh parsley to make it look good.
Notes
- Smooth Spuds: You can achieve extraordinarily smooth garlic mashed potatoes with a ricer or food mill instead of a masher.
- Infuse the Cream: To really bring out the garlic taste, warm the cream along with some garlic cloves before pouring it into the potatoes.
