Description
This recipe combines creamy mashed potatoes whipped with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese, topped with golden, crispy hash browns for an irresistible contrast of textures. It’s an easy side dish perfect for family dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Place cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain and return to pot.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour garlic butter over drained potatoes and mash until smooth.
5. Gradually add cream and Parmesan cheese, mashing until creamy and season with salt and pepper.
6. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and add shredded potatoes in an even layer.
7. Press down lightly and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
8. Spoon mashed potatoes into a serving dish and top with crispy hash browns.
9. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: mashed potatoes, hash brown, parmesan, garlic butter, comfort food, side dish