Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Peel and Cut Potatoes
Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into quarters. This will help them cook evenly.
2
Prepare Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and set aside.

3
Boil Potatoes
Place the quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
4
Cook Garlic
In the last 5 minutes of boiling the potatoes, add the peeled garlic cloves to the pot. This will infuse the potatoes with a rich garlic flavor.

5
Drain and Mash
Once the potatoes and garlic are cooked, drain them in a colander. Return the drained potatoes and garlic to the pot. Use a potato masher to mash them until smooth.
6
Add Butter and Cream
Add the unsalted butter and heavy cream to the mashed potatoes. Stir until the butter is melted and everything is well combined. Adjust the consistency by adding more cream if desired.

7
Season to Taste
Add salt and black pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix well and taste, adjusting seasoning as needed. If using, fold in the chopped chives for added flavor and garnish.

8
Serve Warm
Transfer the garlic mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious side dish!