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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish Recipes

    Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Author: Peter Kolesnichenko · Published: Oct 23, 2022

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    This rich and smooth, ultra creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is an absolute winner! Smooth and buttery with a real garlic punch. Everyone will love this side dish, perfect for your holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas or for dinner tonight! Easy recipe that can be made in advance!

    This classic, ultra creamy, rich and smooth Garlic Mashed Potato recipe is so delicious. Absolutely a family favorite dinner side, perfect for your holidays, Thanksgiving for Christmas or everyday! Easy recipe that can be made in advance!
    pouring water into potatoes
    whipped mashed potatoes

    Ingredients

    • Potatoes - you'll need 2 pounds (1kg)
    • Whipping Cream - or heavy cream - whips for a creamy texture
    • Butter - adds rich feel and flavor
    • Garlic Cloves - use at least 3 cloves, don't be stingy
    • Salt and Pepper - for seasoning
    • Parsley or Chives - adds color and flavor as a garnish

    How to Make it Garlicky

    The secret to the incredible garlic punch in this mashed potatoes recipe is using raw garlic. It's the best way to quickly add strong garlic flavor. Here are some suggestions and tips to make garlic lovers mashed potatoes.

    • Raw Garlic - simply peel and push through a garlic press
    • Roasted Garlic - milder garlic flavor with roasted tones
    • Boiled Garlic - add peeled garlic cloves when boiling potatoes - cook together and mash together

    How to Make Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes need to be creamy, which requires generous addition of dairy. This isn't a low calorie side dish, and your tastebuds will thank you. Nobody wants thin and watery potatoes. Here are some tips to make your potatoes ultra creamy.

    • Butter - adds rich creaminess you crave! Soften at room temperature so it easily melts into the potatoes
    • Whipping Cream - contains high fat content perfectly complementing the butter
    • Buttermilk - adds a creamy tang to your potatoes
    • Milk - calorie conscious - the least creamy dairy option
    adding garlic to potatoes
    mixing mashed potatoes

    How to Make Potatoes Fluffy

    There's nothing worse than lumpy mashed potatoes. Effective mashing adds the perfect amount of air into the mashed potatoes, resulting in ultra smooth and creamy texture. Add the right ratios of butter and cream to whipped potatoes, and you've got a winning side dish.

    • Potato Masher - requires the most effort, start slowly then vigorously mash until smooth and creamy
    • Electric Hand Mixer - classic mashing, hand held - takes only minutes
    • KitchenAid Stand Mixer - provides the fluffiest mashed potatoes using the Flat Beater. Start on Speed 2, slowly adding butter, cream and increasing speed until lumps are gone. Attach Wire Whisk to beat for 2 minutes for ultimate fluffy potatoes

    How to Make Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    1. Peel the potatoes and place in a large pot. Potatoes should be roughly the same size, to ensure even cooking.
    2. Fill pot with enough water to cover potatoes and cook the potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender but not falling apart.
    3. Drain the potatoes well and place into a mixing bowl. Using a mixer, starting slowly at first, whip the potatoes while gradually increasing speed.
    4. Slowly drizzling in the whipping cream and add the minced garlic. Add the softened butter and continue beating the potatoes until they are 'whipped' and fluffy.
    5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives before serving.
    This classic, ultra creamy, rich and smooth Garlic Mashed Potato recipe is so delicious. Absolutely a family favorite dinner side, perfect for your holidays, Thanksgiving for Christmas or everyday! Easy recipe that can be made in advance!

    Best Potatoes for Mash

    Not all potatoes are equal! There are many different types of potatoes, and they all mash different. You want to use a high starch potato for the best outcome. Different countries have different potato varieties. However, any potato can be mashed so don't sweat the small stuff. If you follow this recipe, you will have the best, creamiest mashed potatoes that everyone will love.

    • Australian Royal Blue Potatoes - purple skinned potatoes with yellow flesh
    • Dutch Creams - waxy, creamy and buttery, yellow flesh potatoes
    • American Russet Potatoes - large potatoes with white flesh, light and fluffy
    • Canadian Yukon Gold - all rounder potato, good for mashing, creamy and dense
    • UK Maris Piper Potatoes - creamy, floury, white flesh perfect for mashing
    • UK King Edward Potatoes - cream colored flesh, whips up fluffy
    • Netherlands Desiree Potatoes - smooth and velvety when mashed

    However, any potato can be mashed so don't sweat the small stuff. If you follow this recipe, you will have the best, creamiest mashed potatoes that everyone will love.

    melting butter in mash
    pouring mashed potatoes into bowl

    Recipe Tips and FAQs

    • Potato Skins - leave them on for a rustic style garlic mashed potatoes
    • Don't Over Beat - whip them too long and the consistency becomes gluey
    • Add Bacon - elevate your potatoes by mixing through crispy bacon pieces
    • Chicken Stock - for extra flavor, boil potatoes in chicken stock
    • Cheese - mix through shredded Parmesan or grated Cheddar
    • Dill - garnish with fresh dill for flavor boost

    What to Serve with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

    This is the ultimate side dish, perfect for weeknight dinners alongside your juicy Roast Chicken and Garlic Butter Green Beans, or Nonna's Osso Bucco.

    If you're making this for the holidays, you've got to serve alongside a Citrus Roast Turkey, Sautéed Brussel Sprouts or a Coca-Cola Ham.

    Can You Make Garlic Mashed Potatoes Ahead of Time?

    When making a large meal like Christmas or Thanksgiving, you can make the Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes in advance, and keep it in a slow cooker on low to stay warm. It's a time saver which allows you to prepare ahead, ready to serve when you're ready to eat.

    When warmed in a slow cooker, it will lose its fluffiness due to the constant heat. However, there's usually so much to do when preparing a huge meal, so you'll be grateful for anything that makes dinner prep easier!

    Storing Leftovers

    Leftover creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge. Best if eaten within a few days.

    This classic, ultra creamy, rich and smooth Garlic Mashed Potato recipe is so delicious. Absolutely a family favorite dinner side, perfect for your holidays, Thanksgiving for Christmas or everyday! Easy recipe that can be made in advance!

    Potato Side Dishes You'll Love

    • Scalloped Potatoes
    • Savory Sweet Potato Mash
    • Chinese Roasted Potatoes
    • Duck Fat Potatoes
    • Potato Bake with French Onion Soup
    • Truffle Mashed Potatoes with Real Truffles!

    This classic garlic mashed potato recipes is so creamy and fluffy. Absolutely a family favourite dinner side, perfect for Thanksgiving for Christmas or everyday! Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!

    This classic, ultra creamy, rich and smooth Garlic Mashed Potato recipe is so delicious. Absolutely a family favorite dinner side, perfect for your holidays, Thanksgiving for Christmas or everyday! Easy recipe that can be made in advance!

    Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Video)

    This classic, ultra creamy, rich and smooth Garlic Mashed Potato recipe is a garlic lovers dream. A family favorite dinner side, perfect for your holidays, Thanksgiving for Christmas or everyday! Easy recipe that can be made in advance!
    4.89 from 43 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Course: Christmas, Dinner, Side Dish, Sides, Thanksgiving
    Cuisine: American, Continental, European
    Keyword: creamy garlic mashed potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes recipe
    Servings: 6 people

    Equipment

    • electric mixer

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs (1kg) potatoes
    • ½ cup whipping cream
    • ½ cup butter
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • salt and pepper
    • parsley or chives as garnish

    Instructions

    • Peel the potatoes and place in a large pot. Potatoes should be roughly the same size, to ensure even cooking.
    • Fill pot with enough water to cover potatoes and cook the potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender but not falling apart.
    • Drain the potatoes well and place into a mixing bowl. Using a mixer, starting slowly at first, whip the potatoes while gradually increasing speed.
    • Slowly drizzling in the whipping cream and add the minced garlic. Add the softened butter and continue beating the potatoes until they are 'whipped' and fluffy.
    • Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives before serving.

    Video

    Notes

    Can use unpeeled washed potatoes for a more rustic style of mashed potatoes. If preparing a large meal for Christmas or Thanksgiving, can be prepared in advance and kept warm in a slow cooker until your're ready to serve. A great time saver!
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tena

      September 19, 2021 at 12:20 am

      What type of potato is best to use for this ?

      Reply
      • Peter's Food Adventures

        September 22, 2021 at 1:03 am

        Hey Tena, in the post I share several different varieties that are great for mashed potatoes, as different countries have different potato varieties 😊

        Reply
        • Tanya Nave

          October 30, 2022 at 8:41 am

          5 stars
          All of the mashed potatoe recipes are delicious. Just wondering if you ever put egg yolks into yours? I usually do and people are surprised at that but love the mashed potatoes.

          Reply
          • Peter Kolesnichenko

            October 30, 2022 at 6:49 pm

            wow, sounds great! I haven't heard of that before, but will try it next time! Thanks for the tip!

            Reply
    2. Tara

      February 03, 2021 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      These mashed potatoes were so good! Wonderful texture with the perfect amount of garlic.

      Reply
      • Peter's Food Adventures

        February 04, 2021 at 1:12 am

        Thanks Tara! So glad you loved it! It's the only way we eat mashed potatoes now!

        Reply
    3. Chelsea

      November 16, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      For years I have tried recipe after recipe of mashed potatoes, always hoping to come across one that was like my great mamaw Maggie’s. Finally! This one hit the mark. Thank you for a great recipe.

      Reply
      • Peter's Food Adventures

        November 16, 2019 at 1:42 pm

        That’s so great to hear! Glad you loved it!

        Reply
    4. Janet

      November 17, 2018 at 10:33 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious. This much butter adds perfect flavor.

      Reply
    5. Julie

      November 16, 2017 at 2:13 am

      do you have a particular type of potato preference?

      Reply
      • PetersFoodAdventures

        November 16, 2017 at 7:17 am

        We usually use potatoes with red or purple skin. The names are different here than in N.America

        Reply
    6. Monica

      November 03, 2017 at 12:15 am

      How many does this recipe serve? It looks delicious

      Reply
      • PetersFoodAdventures

        November 03, 2017 at 12:21 am

        Thanks Monica! I say it serves 4-6 people, depending on how much potatoes you put on your plate! I love to pile them on! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Yuliya

      June 23, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, with that much cream and butter it's a meal in itself. It just HAS to be delicious!

      Reply
      • PetersFoodAdventures

        June 23, 2017 at 8:53 pm

        Yes indeed!!! Fat = Flavor

        Reply
    8. Rotwein

      June 23, 2017 at 10:49 am

      I'd be happy with this mashed potatoes as main 😀

      Reply
      • PetersFoodAdventures

        June 23, 2017 at 11:37 am

        haha, Thanks Rotwein!

        Reply
      • Jess

        November 04, 2019 at 12:52 pm

        Hello can I use heavy cream?

        Reply
        • Peter's Food Adventures

          November 04, 2019 at 1:33 pm

          Yes! That would work too! 😊

          Reply

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