Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Butter 

Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins 

Rich, smooth, and full of flavor — these creamy mashed potatoes are whipped with butter, milk, and roasted garlic. The perfect Thanksgiving or Sunday dinner side that everyone will love. 

Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins 

Equipment: 

– Large pot 

– Potato masher or hand mixer 

– Colander 

– Measuring cups and spoons 

– Wooden spoon 

Ingredients for creamy mashed potatoes

– 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cubed 

– 4 tbsp butter (divided) 

– 1/2 cup warm milk or cream 

– 2 garlic cloves, minced or roasted 

– 1/2 tsp salt 

– 1/4 tsp pepper 

– Optional: chopped parsley for garnish 

Instructions for creamy mashed potatoes

1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well. 

2. In a small pan, melt 2 tbsp butter with garlic until fragrant (1 minute). 

3. Mash potatoes, then add warm milk, garlic butter, remaining butter, salt, and pepper. 

4. Beat or mash until smooth and creamy. 

5. Garnish with extra melted butter and parsley before serving. 

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving): 

Calories: 220 | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Carbs: 29g 

Expert Tips: 

– Use warm milk to keep potatoes fluffy and smooth. 

– For extra creaminess, mix in a spoonful of sour cream or cream cheese. 

– Roasted garlic adds a mild, nutty flavor — great for holiday dinners. 

– Perfect make-ahead side: reheat gently with a splash of milk.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Butter

Rich, smooth, and full of flavor — these creamy mashed potatoes are whipped with butter, milk, and roasted garlic. The perfect Thanksgiving or Sunday dinner side that everyone will love.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• – 2 lbs potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and cubed
• – 4 tbsp butter divided
• – 1/2 cup warm milk or cream
• – 2 garlic cloves minced or roasted
• – 1/2 tsp salt
• – 1/4 tsp pepper
• – Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

• – Large pot
• – Potato masher or hand mixer
• – Colander
• – Measuring cups and spoons
• – Wooden spoon

Method

 

1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
2. In a small pan, melt 2 tbsp butter with garlic until fragrant (1 minute).
3. Mash potatoes, then add warm milk, garlic butter, remaining butter, salt, and pepper.
4. Beat or mash until smooth and creamy.
5. Garnish with extra melted butter and parsley before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 220 | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Carbs: 29g

Expert Tips:
– Use warm milk to keep potatoes fluffy and smooth.
– For extra creaminess, mix in a spoonful of sour cream or cream cheese.
– Roasted garlic adds a mild, nutty flavor — great for holiday dinners.
– Perfect make-ahead side: reheat gently with a splash of milk.

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