Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Silky smooth mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic and enriched with cream cheese and butter for the ultimate comfort food side dish.

35Min
6Servings
285Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendlyvegetarian
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Equipment

Chef's knife
Cutting board
Vegetable peeler
Large pot
Stove
Colander
Large mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Potato masher

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

potatoes (peeled, cubed)

1.5 kg

garlic cloves (minced)

6 cloves

butter (melted)

80 g

whole milk (warm)

120 ml

cream cheese (softened)

100 g

salt

2 tsp

black pepper

0.5 tsp

fresh chives (chopped)

2 tbsp

Instructions

1

Prepare the potatoes

Peel and cut the potatoes into even cubes for uniform cooking.

5 min
2

Cook the potatoes

Place potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil until fork-tender.

15 min100°Ctimer 15 min
Test doneness by inserting a fork - it should slide in easily
3

Prepare garlic and warm dairy

Mince garlic and warm milk and cream cheese for smooth incorporation.

3 min60°C
4

Drain and mash potatoes

Drain cooked potatoes and mash them until smooth.

5 min
Mash while potatoes are still hot for the creamiest texture
5

Add butter and garlic

Mix in melted butter and minced garlic while mashing.

2 min
6

Add warm milk and cream cheese

Gradually add warm milk and cream cheese, mixing until creamy and smooth.

3 min
Add milk gradually to reach desired consistency
7

Season and garnish

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with chopped chives.

2 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or stovetop with a splash of milk

Store in airtight container. Reheat with additional milk to restore creaminess

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