From go-to comfort food to MVP of the Thanksgiving table, our homemade garlic mashed potatoes know how to dress up a plate. Complete with a myriad of herbs, butter and garlic, it's easy to see why these garlic mashed potatoes are a fan-favorite. Don't be shy about topping these mouthwatering creamy, garlic mashed potatoes with your favorite extras! Gravy, butter, cheese or even just a little salt and pepper work incredibly well with our garlic mashed potatoes base. If you're debating making a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, it goes without saying that these creamy garlic mashed potatoes must be included.
Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 1 hr 5 min
- Servings 14
- Ingredients 9
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fourths
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Step1Place potatoes in 4-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Mash with potato masher or electric mixer on low speed.
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Step2While potatoes are cooking, melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook garlic in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently and being careful not to brown butter, until garlic is very soft. Stir in milk and herbs. Cook until thoroughly heated.
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Step3Add milk mixture to mashed potatoes; beat until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
115
Calories
4g
Total Fat
2g
Protein
18g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 115
- Calories from Fat
- 35
- Total Fat
- 4g
- Saturated Fat
- 2g
- Cholesterol
- 10mg
- Sodium
- 200mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 18g
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- Protein
- 2g
% Daily Value*:
- Iron
- 2%
- 2%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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