Vegetables & Sides

Classic Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Classic Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Vegetables & Sides
Ingredients: 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch chunks; 1 tbsp kosher salt, plus more to taste; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 8 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)

Impossibly creamy, buttery mashed potatoes whipped smooth with roasted-soft garlic and warm cream.

35 minutes

Serves 6

Side

Contains common allergens

Dairy

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Place the potato chunks and whole garlic cloves in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer.

2
Cook for 15 to 18 minutes, until a knife slides through a potato piece with no resistance. Drain thoroughly in a colander and let them steam-dry for 2 minutes to drive off excess moisture.
3
Meanwhile, gently warm the milk, cream, and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter melts and the mixture is steaming but not boiling, about 4 minutes.
4
Pass the drained potatoes and garlic through a ricer or food mill back into the pot, or mash by hand for a more rustic texture. Avoid a food processor, which makes them gluey.
5
Pour in the warm cream mixture in two additions, folding gently with a spatula until just combined and silky. Season with the pepper and additional salt to taste.
6
Serve immediately, topped with chives if using. For make-ahead, hold warm over a pot of barely simmering water and stir in a splash more warm milk before serving.

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