Irresistibly Creamy Best Mashed Potatoes You'll Love!

Discover the secret to the Best Mashed Potatoes with a luscious, garlic-infused recipe that elevates any meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

4 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes Starchy varieties for fluffiness
to taste Sea Salt Adjust to your taste preference

For the Garlic and Herbs

4 cloves Minced Garlic Increase for bolder flavor
few sprigs Fresh Thyme Dried thyme works as a substitute

For the Creaminess

1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
1 cup Whole Milk Adjust for desired texture
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use room temperature for easier mixing

For Finishing Touches

to taste Fresh Cracked Pepper Adjust based on spice preference

Equipment

pot
potato masher
knife
cutting board
measuring cups
measuring spoons

Method

Preparation

Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Rinse in cold water to remove excess starch.
Mince the garlic.

Cooking

Combine the potatoes and minced garlic in a large pot, cover with heavy cream and milk, and add thyme.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until tender.

Mashing

Discard thyme stems and mash the potatoes until mostly smooth with some lumps for texture.

Finishing Touches

Stir in the butter, season with salt and pepper, and mix until well combined.

Serving

Scoop into a bowl and top with butter or fresh herbs to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes and adjust garlic to preference. Keep warm in a slow cooker if preparing ahead.

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