Yield: 6 -8 servings
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Creamy, tangy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side for everyone! The potatoes get a rich flavor from the garlic that is boiled and mashed right along with the potatoes. These potatoes are sure to become your new favorite side. Bonus…. You only need one pot and less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes, cut into quarters
- 1 whole head of garlic, peeled and separated
- 8 tablespoons butter, sliced
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream, or half and half
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven (or a large stock pot) add the potatoes and garlic. Add enough water to cover the potatoes fully. Place on the stovetop and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Turn the burner off, drain the potatoes and garlic, and add them back to the pot. Place the pot back on the burner (making sure it is off but the burner grate is still warm). Roughly mash the potatoes and garlic together with a potato masher. (Keep in mind you will mash/stir them more as you add the other ingredients.)
- Add the butter a tablespoon at a time, so that it melts and blends easily while you are mashing. Then add sour cream and heavy cream, mixing until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. We freeze ours in a ziplock laying flat to save room. To reheat use the microwave.
- I did not peel the potatoes, I never peel potatoes unless it is absolutely necessary. The skins add nutritional value, fiber, B vitamins, iron and potassium. Half of the fiber of a potato comes from the skin. Red potatoes have very thin skin so it will not affect the taste of the mashed potatoes.
- The sour cream in these mash potatoes adds a little tanginess and the heavy cream gives an incredible creaminess to your potatoes.
- Try adding shredded cheddar cheese to these potatoes, it’s delicious!
- If you are a BIG garlic fan, you can add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of garlic powder while the potatoes are boiling to really up the garlic flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 398kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 77mg, Sodium: 199mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g