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Garlic mashed potatoes in a bowl.
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, European
Keyword garlic mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 254kcal
Author Victor

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (about 8 medium potatoes; peeled and halved)
  • 1 head garlic (cloves separated and peeled)
  • 4 cups chicken stock (or broth, or water)
  • 6 Tbsp butter (softened)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Drop the potatoes and the garlic cloves in a sauce pan. 
    Potatoes and garlic in a pot, ready for boiling.
  • Add the chicken or vegetable stock. 
    Pouring stock into a pan with potatoes and garlic.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Drain the potatoes. 
  • Add the butter and the spices.
    Adding butter and spices to cooked potatoes and garlic.
  • With a large fork, smash the potatoes and the garlic. Keep working until the butter, salt, pepper, and cream are blended in.
    Mashing cooked potatoes and garlic with butter and spices.
  • Add half the parsley.
    Adding cream and herbs to mashed potatoes in a bowl.
  • Give the potatoes a quick stir.
    Whipping mashed potatoes with cream and herbs.
  • Serve hot with some more chopped parsley sprinkled on top.
    A bowl with a heaping amount of mashed potatoes.