Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are loved by all, and these are loaded up with all the good stuff! They're buttery, garlicky, comforting, and delicious. These Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish for your dinner, and they couldn't be easier to make. Those fresh herbs, the fresh cream, the cheesiness. These would rock alongside a meatloaf, served at Thanksgiving dinner, or stuffed into a shepherd's pie. I like to leave some of the peels on mine - I just really love that extra, rustic texture. This is a recipe the family will keep requesting!
Ingredients
For the creamy garlic mashed potatoes:
- 2 lbs. Yellow Potatoes scrubbed, partially peeled, quartered
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 3 Thyme Sprigs minced
- ¼ cup Heavy Cream
- ¼ cup Butter cut into cubes
- ¼ cup Shredded Cheddar
- 1 tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
For serving:
- 1 tbsp Fresh Basil minced
Instructions
To prep the ingredients:
- To get started on this recipe, first scrub your yellow potatoes, then partially peel them.
- Cut into quarters, then toss them into a stockpot.
- Cover with water, sprinkle a bit of salt in and add them to the burner, on high.
- Cover and boil the potatoes for 10 minutes, until they can easily be pierced with a fork.
- In the meantime, prep the rest of the ingredients, setting up your mise en place.
To make the creamy garlic mashed potatoes:
- Once fork tender, drain the potatoes, add them back to the pot, and move to a cool burner or a hot pad on the counter.
- Mash the potatoes with a masher to get your desired consistency.
- Add the raw garlic and thyme directly in, mashing into the potatoes.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream.
- Next, cut the butter into cubes, then stir it in along with the shredded cheddar, salt, and black pepper.
I like mine kinda chunky! Between the chunks and the peels, you get some more depth and texture. You can also use a beater if you want them to be super smooth!
The leftover steam is enough to make the garlic and thyme fragrant - no need to cook them!
To serve:
- Garnish the creamy garlic mashed potatoes with fresh basil and serve hot with your favorite main course. Try my Jalapeño Cheddar Meatloaf! Enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 515mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 375IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.8mg
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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