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Blow-Your-Mind Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Blow-Your-Mind Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes combine the natural buttery texture of Yukon Gold potatoes with a rich garlic and herb-infused heavy cream, creating an irresistibly smooth and flavorful side dish. Perfect for comforting meals or festive occasions, this recipe uses just 8 simple ingredients to elevate classic mashed potatoes into a culinary delight.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 2-inch pieces
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season

Herb & Cream Infusion

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 heads garlic, excess paper removed and halved crosswise
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns

Butter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, diced into tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes: Place the diced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven and add enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches. Season the water generously with 3 tablespoons of kosher salt. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are very fork-tender. Carefully strain them and return the potatoes to the pot.
  2. Steep the cream with garlic and herbs: While the potatoes cook, combine the heavy cream, halved garlic heads, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and whole peppercorns in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the mixture just reaches a simmer, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to infuse.
  3. Mash the potatoes: For a silky texture, pass the hot potatoes through a potato ricer in batches. The ricer helps remove delicate skins. If you prefer a chunkier texture, use a traditional potato masher. Halfway through mashing, strain the infused cream mixture into the pot along with the diced butter. Continue mashing so the heat from the potatoes melts the butter, blending flavors thoroughly.
  4. Combine and season: Once fully mashed, gently stir the potatoes to combine with the garlic-herb cream and melted butter evenly. Avoid over-mixing to prevent gummy or gluey texture. Taste the potatoes and adjust seasoning with additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, starting with ½ teaspoon of each and adding more as needed.
  5. Serve: Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and chopped chives if desired, then serve warm as a comforting and flavorful side dish perfect for holidays or everyday meals.

Notes

  • Created by a mashed potato snob for fellow potato lovers, these creamy garlic mashed potatoes deliver exceptional flavor with a simple ingredient list of 8 items.
  • The secret lies in using naturally creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, plenty of quality unsalted butter, and a garlic and herb-infused heavy cream for rich flavor without extra effort.
  • This recipe is ideal as an easy yet elevated side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any comfort food meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 recipe (about 3/4 cup)
  • Calories: 414
  • Sugar: 2.1 g
  • Sodium: 175 mg
  • Fat: 31.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 19.6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 31.1 g
  • Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 86.4 mg

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