Description
These creamy garlic butter mashed potatoes combine tender starchy potatoes with silky butter, roasted garlic, and warm milk for a comforting homemade side dish. Quick and easy to prepare, they elevate any meal with rich flavor and velvety texture.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Place potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 15–20 minutes, then drain well.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small pan over low heat, add garlic, and cook until fragrant and lightly golden.
4. Return drained potatoes to the pot or a mixing bowl and mash lightly.
5. Stir in the garlic butter mixture until well combined.
6. Gradually add warm milk, stirring until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with chopped herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: boiling
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: garlic butter mashed potatoes, homemade mashed potatoes, classic mashed potatoes, easy mashed potatoes, best mashed potatoes, comfort food