Description
Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a creamy and flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of boiling, add the garlic cloves.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic, then return them to the pot.
- Add the butter and milk, then mash until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use cream instead of milk.
- Feel free to add herbs like chives or parsley for extra freshness.
- These mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Potatoes