These super simple Garlic Mashed Potatoes are easy to make yet packed with flavor. With just five ingredients, you'll have a side dish ready to complement any protein. Everyone is sure to come back for seconds!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Servings: 8
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
3poundsrusset potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces (peel if desired)
2tablespoonssalt
2tablespoonsbutter
6clovesgarlic, minced
1 1/2cupsheavy whipping cream
Instructions
Place potatoes and salt in a large pot and fill with tap water until an inch above the potatoes.
Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook until they fall apart when poked with a fork (about 10-15 minutes).
Drain the potatoes in a colander and leave them sitting.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in the pan over medium-high heat and then add the garlic, cooking for about 30-60 seconds. Slowly stir in the cream and then bring to a simmer. Remove pan from heat.
Carefully add the cooked potatoes back to the pan with the cream. Mash the the potatoes until smooth and combined with the cream mixture.