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**Garlic Mashed Potatoes: A Creamy, Flavorful Side Dish**

Garlic mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are creamy, fluffy, and packed with flavor, thanks to the addition of roasted garlic. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. In addition to the classic garlic mashed potato recipe, this article also includes a recipe for roasted garlic mashed potatoes, a recipe for garlic mashed potatoes with sour cream and chives, and a recipe for garlic mashed potatoes with bacon and cheese. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a more decadent option, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup garlic cloves, peeled (about 1 head)
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or creme fraiche

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the garlic and oil to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, or until the garlic is lightly browned. Turn off the heat and set aside. The garlic will continue to cook in the oil.
  • Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender. With a slotted spoon, remove the potatoes from the water, reserving the cooking water, and remove the garlic from the oil, reserving the oil.
  • Process the potatoes and garlic through a food mill fitted with the medium disk. Add the reserved olive oil, 2 teaspoons of salt, the pepper, cream, and 3/4 cup of the cooking water to the potatoes and mix with a wooden spoon. Add more cooking water, if necessary, until the potatoes are creamy but still firm. Season, to taste, and serve hot.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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This classic potato dish is always on everyone's favorites list for a Thanksgiving side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 medium russet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
1 head peeled garlic cloves (about 15)
Coarse salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic cloves; cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.

SIMPLE GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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This is a fairly quick and simple version of garlic mashed potatoes. It goes well with just about any kind of meat or poultry, as well as many other meals. If you want to make this vegan or fleishig, reserve some of the cooking liquid to use in place of milk, and replace the butter with margarine.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into uniform quarters
4 -5 large garlic cloves, peeled and cut in halves
butter
hot milk
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and garlic into a large saucepan full of cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium, and boil for about 10-12 minutes. Check potatoes for doneness by poking a few wedges with a fork or skewer--if still firm, cook another minute or two and check again. Repeat until tender. Drain, taking care not to lose garlic cloves. Return potatoes to warm pot.
  • Mash potatoes. Do not overwork, or potatoes will be tough (it's okay if there's a few lumps--it just means these are real potatoes, not from a box). Make sure to smash up the garlic, or pull out the cloves and squeeze in a garlic press.
  • Add some butter, to taste (I usually use 2-3 T), and salt and pepper, also to taste. Mix until butter has melted.
  • Add a little hot milk and beat it into the potatoes. Continue until potatoes are desired creaminess (the amount I use varies, but I usually use between 1/4 and 1/2 cup, give or take a bit).
  • Cover pot with foil to keep warm until ready to serve. Potatoes will stay hot for 10-15 minutes this way.
  • Serve with a pat of butter in an indentation on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 67, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 7.2

CREAMY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Six garlic cloves and Parmesan cheese add savory depth to Alton Brown's Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
2 tablespoons kosher salt
16 fluid ounces (2 cups) half-and-half
6 cloves garlic, crushed
6 ounces grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size. Place in a large saucepan, add the salt, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork.
  • Heat the half-and-half and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain off the water. Mash and add the garlic-cream mixture and Parmesan; stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes so that mixture thickens and then serve.

SIMPLE GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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These creamy potatoes are the perfect complement to our Braised Cod with Plum Tomatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 medium Yukon gold potatoes
Salt

Steps:

  • Place the olive oil in a small saute pan set over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, and cook until garlic is soft, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and set aside.
  • Peel the potatoes, and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Place chunks in a medium saucepan filled with cold water. Add 2 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until a knife inserted into a potato chunk comes out easily. Drain potatoes in a colander set over a heat-proof bowl, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water. Transfer potatoes and reserved water to a medium bowl.
  • Using a whisk, mash the potatoes and reserved cooking water until smooth. Whisk in the reserved olive oil and garlic. Season the mashed potatoes with salt, and serve.

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Russet potatoes are blended with roasted garlic, butter and milk. This recipe is a standard.

Provided by Kathleen Burton

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium head garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drizzle garlic with olive oil, then wrap in aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop. Stir in butter, milk, salt and pepper.
  • Remove the garlic from the oven, and cut in half. Squeeze the softened cloves into the potatoes. Blend potatoes with an electric mixer until desired consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 294.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CREAMY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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In her Auburn, Kansas kitchen, Myra Innes cooks these rich, creamy mashed potatoes frequently. Garlic cloves are boiled and then mashed right along with the potatoes to give them extraordinary flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
15 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. , Transfer potato mixture to a large bowl; mash. Add the butter, cream and remaining salt; beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 959mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 cups water
1 head garlic roasted
4 tablespoons butter
4 to 5 heavy cream, heated
2 tablespoons fresh bacon bits
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes in 4 cups water for 30 minutes or until soft. Drain. Pass the potatoes through a food mill and add the garlic, butter, heavy cream, bacon bits, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until thoroughly combined. Serve warm.;

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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These garlic mashed potatoes are rich and very tasty! For a creamier texture, use heavy cream in place of the milk. These are also terrific topped with green onions.

Provided by LORNASCHMALZ

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
1 pinch ground white pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil; add potatoes, and boil until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
  • Combine potatoes with milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix with an electric mixer or potato masher to your desired consistency. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 107.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

EASY ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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The Yukon Golds give this dish a rich, buttery color and a hearty texture. It's sure to be a hit! -Marilyn Geary-Symons, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon olive oil
2-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 cups chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off bulb; brush with oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Place 1 cup broth in a blender. Squeeze softened garlic into blender; cover and process until blended. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl. Add the butter, pepper, salt, garlic mixture and remaining broth; beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Creamy, garlicky mashed potatoes are topped with bread crumbs and baked in ramekins for a pretty presentation.

Provided by Tony

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Transfer potatoes to a mixing bowl and add cream, garlic, salt, and pepper; mash until smooth. Scoop into 4 ramekins and top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are golden brown and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.8 g, Sodium 292.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GARLIC AND HERB MASHED POTATOES



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Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in these comforting spuds. Simply mash, mix and let them warm in the slow cooker. -Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 15 medium), peeled and cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and water to cover in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pot. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese and butter. Stir in remaining ingredients., Transfer to a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low to allow flavors to blend, 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best mashed potatoes, use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes. These varieties are known for their creamy texture.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water. Once they are boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash them until they are smooth and creamy. You can use a potato masher, a hand mixer, or a food processor.
  • Add butter, milk, and garlic to the mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, or keep them warm in a slow cooker.

Conclusion:

Garlic mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them creamy or chunky, with or without herbs, garlic mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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