Best 9 Creamy Garden Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting embrace of Creamy Garden Mashed Potatoes, a culinary delight that elevates the classic side dish to a delectable masterpiece. This recipe symphony features three distinct variations, each offering a unique flavor journey:

- **Classic Creamy Mashed Potatoes:** Embark on a timeless culinary adventure with this classic rendition. Perfectly fluffy mashed potatoes enveloped in a velvety cream sauce, seasoned with a touch of garlic and herbs, offering a comforting and familiar taste.

- **Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes:** Experience a symphony of flavors with roasted garlic's caramelized sweetness and nutty undertones. Roasted garlic imparts a rich, savory depth to the creamy mashed potatoes, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds.

- **Loaded Mashed Potatoes:** Embark on a culinary adventure with loaded mashed potatoes, a feast for the senses. Cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, and green onions join forces to create a medley of textures and flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

These three variations offer a culinary journey that caters to diverse preferences, ensuring that every bite is a delightful experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY MASHED POTATO



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Recipe video above. This is my essential mashed potato recipe I make 362 days of the year*. It's a must-have at holiday gatherings and Sunday Suppers, and it's the mash you've seen smothered by sauces and gravies in hundreds of recipes on my website! Easy, creamy, buttery, rich but not insanely so (we have Paris Mash for that). Serve with everything. (*The other 3 days of the year I make Paris Mash, KFC Potato and Gravy, and Creamy Cauliflower Mash)

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Sides

Number Of Ingredients 7

1.5 kg / 3 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5cm/1" cubes ((Preferably Sebago, Russet or Maris Piper, Note 1))
1 tbsp salt ((for cooking))
60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter (, chopped)
1/3 cup milk (, preferably warmed)
1/2 tsp salt
Extra melted butter
Chives or parsley (, chopped)

Steps:

  • Place in a large pot with 1 tbsp salt. Add water so it's 10cm / 4" above potatoes.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat so it's simmering rapidly. Cook 15 minutes or until potatoes are very soft (jab with fork to test, they should fall apart).
  • Drain well, return into pot. Leave for 1 minute, shaking pot every now and then, to encourage evaporation of water.
  • Add Flavourings then mash well, using milk to make it looser if desired.
  • DO NOT use: a beater, stick blender, food processor or blender. You can pulse with a stand mixer or handheld mixer but be cautious, stop as soon as it's creamy (potatoes will quickly go from perfect to gluey using appliances).
  • Transfer to serving bowl, make pretty swirls across the top and drizzle over butter. Sprinkle with chives then serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUR CREAM MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with cold water and add enough salt so the water tastes quite salty. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
  • As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Place a food mill fitted with a small disc/blade over a glass bowl. Process the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth to force the potatoes through the disc. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, slowly whisk in enough of the hot milk/butter mixture to make the potatoes very creamy. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and the sour cream and pepper and whisk to combine. Taste for seasoning and serve hot.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter, plus more for topping
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 to 3/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces that are generally the same size. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. (When they're cooked through a fork should easily slide into the potatoes with no resistance, and the potatoes should almost, but not totally, fall apart.)
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a large colander. Place them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove. Mash the potatoes over low heat, allowing all the steam to escape before adding in all the other ingredients.
  • Turn off the heat and add the butter, cream cheese and about 1/2 cup of half-and-half. Mash, mash, mash! Next, add about 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well, and then taste and add more half-and-half, seasoning salt and pepper if needed.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a medium-sized baking dish. Throw a few pats of butter over the top of the potatoes and place in the oven until the butter is melted and the potatoes are warmed through.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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This decadent mashed potato uses clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories but maintain a rich creaminess

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1½ kg floury potato, such as King Edward or Maris Piper, cut into even chunks
125ml semi-skimmed milk
1 tbsp butter
4 tbsp crème fraîche

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the potatoes and boil for about 15 mins or until tender. Transfer to a colander and drain well, then return to the pan and set over a very low heat for 2 mins to dry completely.
  • Heat the milk and butter in a small pan, then pour over the potatoes. Remove from the heat, then mash potatoes using an electric hand whisk or potato masher. Tip in the créme fraîche and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 4.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40.5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2.3 grams sugar, Fiber 3.3 grams fiber, Protein 6.3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

BEST EVER CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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Make everyone's favourite side dish, creamy mashed potatoes. This simple recipe results in fluffy, comforting mash that the whole family will love

Provided by Georgina Kiely - Digital food editor, bbcgoodfood.com

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 kg floury potatoes (like Maris Piper), cut into chunks
50g Yeo Valley Organic salted butter, plus 1 tbsp
50g whole milk

Steps:

  • Tip the potatoes into a large pan, cover with cold water and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt. Set the pan over a high heat and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 mins until the potatoes are very tender - they should be able to be easily pierced with the tip of a knife. Drain well, then return to the pan and leave to steam-dry for 5 mins.
  • Pass the potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl for a lump-free mash (you may need to do this in batches). Alternatively, mash with a potato masher until smooth, then press through a sieve using the back of a spoon to get rid of any remaining lumps.
  • Tip the 50g Yeo Valley Organic salted butter, the milk and some seasoning into the bowl with the hot mash. Beat everything together with a wooden spoon or spatula until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add a splash more milk to loosen, if needed. Top with the remaining 1 tbsp butter and leave it to melt for a few seconds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.13 milligram of sodium

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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I love potatoes, mashed ones especially. This company-worthy version is a superb accompaniment to the beef roast I serve at our holiday meal. Cream cheese adds richness while garlic delivers distinctive flavor. -Lise Thomson, Cut Bank, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions, optional
1/8 teaspoon paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , Place potatoes and garlic in a large bowl. Add cream cheese, milk, butter, salt and pepper; beat until smooth. , Transfer potato mixture to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with onions and paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES II



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Creamy mashed potatoes with ranch seasoning in them. Grandma Jan's Thanksgiving dinner mashed potatoes. For a variation, try sprinkling your favorite shredded cheese over the top before baking.

Provided by AMANDA43

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 ounces cream cheese
⅓ cup butter
8 ounces sour cream
½ (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain water, and add cream cheese, butter, sour cream and ranch dressing mix. Mash until creamy using a potato masher or electric mixer. Spread evenly in a large baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 204.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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Using a potato variety that's high in starch, like Yukon gold, will give you fluffier mashed potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, halved
2 cups heavy cream, warmed
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a medium pot; cover with water, and season with salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, and let cool slightly. Peel potatoes, and pass through a ricer. Return potatoes to pot.
  • Add cream and butter, and cook over medium heat until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Serve warm.

CREAMY GARDEN MASHED POTATOES



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A garden-vegetable cream cheese blended with milk and cayenne pepper gives these mashed potatoes a deliciously creamy kick.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings, 2/3 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lb. red potatoes (about 6), cut into chunks
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Garden Vegetable 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until tender.
  • Drain potatoes well; return to saucepan. Add remaining ingredients; mash until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the creamiest mashed potatoes, use a ricer or food mill to remove any lumps from the cooked potatoes.
  • Use a combination of butter and milk or cream for the creamiest and most flavorful mashed potatoes.
  • For a lighter version of mashed potatoes, use all milk or cream and omit the butter.
  • Add your favorite herbs and spices to the mashed potatoes for extra flavor. Some good options include chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  • If you are using a hand mixer to mash the potatoes, be careful not to overmix them. Overmixing can make the potatoes gluey.
  • Mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve them. To reheat, place the mashed potatoes in a saucepan over low heat and stir until heated through.

Conclusion:

Creamy garden mashed potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. Mashed potatoes are a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give creamy garden mashed potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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