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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Last Updated on October 10, 2021 by Bintu. Leave a Comment

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These Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. A versatile side dish that’s equally perfect for weeknight dinners and serving at holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Suitable for gluten free and vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers Points.

top down view of the finished garlic mashed potatoes ready to be served

Table of Contents

  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Ingredients Notes
  • How To Make Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Pro Cooking Tips
  • Delicious Variations
  • Storage and Meal Prep
  • FAQs
  • Serving Suggestions
  • More Recipes You May Like
  • Weight Watchers Points
  • Get The Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe:
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes are the quintessential comfort food side dish. They go with pretty much everything and are equally great for serving up at family weeknight meals and for your holiday entertaining.

Adding roasted garlic into your everyday mashed potatoes takes them to another whole level of deliciousness. You can roast the garlic yourself, or use some store-bought garlic paste like I do to make life easy. #easykitchenhacks

Either way, this easy garlic mashed potatoes recipe packs tons of flavor. And since it’s made with inexpensive pantry staples and ready in less than 30 minutes, it’s is sure to become your favorite way to serve up classic mashed potatoes.

Check out these other delicious potato recipes you might like Garlic Parmesan Fries, Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes and the best Garlic Butter Red Potatoes ever.

a white bowl filled with roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Ingredients Notes

These best garlic mashed potatoes need only a few everyday ingredients you already own:

  • Potatoes – The best potatoes for these are the creamy Yukon gold. Avoid the waxier type of potatoes like red potatoes if you can. Peel the potatoes for a smooth mash.
  • Roasted garlic – I make life easier by starting with some store-bought roasted garlic paste. However if you prefer you can start by roasting your own garlic.
  • Butter – Use your favorite creamy butter. If making this vegan then use non dairy butter or olive oil.
  • Heavy Cream – a must to make these potatoes so much creamier.
  • Seasoning – Cook potatoes in salted water for the best result. Then just add in a some extra salt and freshly ground black pepper for aaaaaaall the flavor.
  • Toppings – Add to your taste with things like extra butter, fresh herbs, grated Parmesan, etc.
garlic mashed potatoes served in a white bowl

How To Make Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

  • If roasting your own garlic, start by preheating the oven to 350F / 180C. Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle on a bit of olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 50 minutes, until golden and tender. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Place peeled potato cubes into salted water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until tender. Drain properly before transferring into a bowl for mashing.
  • Add butter to the potatoes, squeeze the roasted garlic out of the bulb and into potatoes, then mash.
  • Add cream and continue mashing until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Ideally best served warm.
the finished garlic mashed potatoes recipe

Pro Cooking Tips

  • Potatoes should be drained well before you mash, as any extra liquid will dilute their flavor and make them soggy.
  • Make sure potatoes are cooked enough so that they mash up smooth. If undercooked they will be lumpy.
  • Cut the potatoes into cubes that are the same size so they cook up evenly.

Delicious Variations

  • Vary the dairy – Sour cream or cream cheese would work well also.
  • Add some heat – With a pinch of red pepper flakes, cayenne or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Swap the potatoes – Make this recipe using sweet potatoes or yams.

Storage and Meal Prep

  • Refrigerate – store cooled potatoes in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Don’t Freeze – Potatoes don’t freeze well, so I don’t recommend freezing this.
  • Meal Prep – make an extra batch that you can use with other meals throughout the week.
  • Storage – This stores for 4 days, so you eat it on the day you cook it plus 4 more days. Keep in an airtight container inside the fridge.
the completed roasted garlic mashed potatoes in a white serving bowl

FAQs

What Kind of Potatoes to Use?

Potatoes with a higher starch content, like Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, are best for making mashed potatoes.

Do I Need to Peel the Potatoes?

While peeling the potatoes will give you smoother, creamier mashed potatoes, it is possible to leave the skins on.

How To Reheat Mashed Potatoes?

Transfer to a saucepan and reheat on low, stirring occasionally. Add a little cream or butter and then re-mash before serving.

Serving Suggestions

  • Air Fryer Chicken Breast.
  • Smothered Green Beans.
  • Instant Pot Whole Chicken.
  • Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken.
  • Marry Me Chicken.

More Recipes You May Like

  • Loaded Ranch Potato Salad.
  • Garlic Butter Instant Pot Red Potatoes.
  • Instant Pot Baby Potatoes.
  • Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes.
  • Buffalo Chicken Fries.
  • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips.
A bowl of garlic mashed potatoes set on a wooden cutting board

Weight Watchers Points

There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This classic comfort food side dish is super affordable and so easy to make!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Western
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy | Budget Delicious

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic or store-bought garlic paste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 pounds (1361g) potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup (237ml) heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • If roasting your own garlic, start by preheating the oven to 350F / 180C. Slice top off the garlic bulb, drizzle on a bit of olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 50 minutes, until golden and tender. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Place potato cubes into salted water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until tender. Drain properly before transferring into a bowl for mashing.
  • Add butter and roasted garlic to the potatoes, then mash.
  • Add cream and continue mashing until you reach your desired consistency.

Notes

  • Potatoes should be drained well before you mash, as any extra liquid will dilute their flavor and make them soggy.
  • Make sure potatoes are cooked enough so that they mash up smooth. If undercooked they will be lumpy.
  • Cut the potatoes into cubes that are the same size so they cook up evenly.
  • Storage – keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days.
  • There are 10 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 973mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
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