Description
These garlic mashed potatoes are fluffy, creamy, and full of rich garlic flavor. This is an easy side dish everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes scrubbed and quartered
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water until it sits about 1 inch above the potatoes.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium high and cook 10 to 12 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes well and transfer them to a large mixing bowl while still hot.
- Add butter, sour cream, milk, minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mash using a potato masher or hand mixer just until creamy with a few small lumps remaining.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to keep the potatoes light and fluffy instead of gluey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mashing
- Cuisine: American