Best Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Easy 30-Min Side!)
The absolute best creamy garlic mashed potatoes recipe! Fluffy, buttery, and loaded with roasted garlic flavor. The perfect easy side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- 6 whole garlic cloves peeled
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or whole milk, warmed
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- Coarse sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil peeled, chopped potatoes and whole garlic cloves in well-salted water until fork-tender.
- Drain thoroughly and return to the hot pot briefly to steam-dry.
- Mash the potatoes and garlic together until smooth.
- Gradually fold in warmed cream and melted butter until silky.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve immediately.
Notes
- Never use a food processor to mash potatoes; it overworks the starch and creates a gluey texture.
- Always heat the dairy first before adding it to hot potatoes to avoid a gummy result.
- Boiling whole garlic cloves with the potatoes infuses mellow, evenly distributed flavor throughout.