Simple Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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My family’s favorite side dish is potatoes. We could eat them prepared in a variety of ways including roasted, smashed, or fried. But these Simple Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are my absolute favorite! The combination of Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, sour cream, plus minced garlic is just heavenly. It pairs perfectly with turkey, ham, or even prime rib. Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or any Holiday meal.
INGREDIENTS TO MAKE IT
- Yukon potatoes – this variety is my favorite because they are creamy and naturally buttery
- Chicken Stock – adds extra flavor to the potatoes
- Half and Half – whole milk is also acceptable
- Garlic – peeled and minced
- Salt and Pepper – add salt and pepper at the very end to taste
- Butter – unsalted and softened
- Sour Cream – adds extra creaminess
- Parsley or Chives – finely chopped to garnish, or use chopped parsley or chives
HOW TO PREPARE SIMPLE CREAMY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Preparing the Potatoes:
Peel, wash, and cube the potatoes in that order. Place the cubed potatoes in a large saucepan and pour the chicken stock over them. Over medium-high heat boil the potatoes until they are tender. This should take about 20 minutes. Once the potatoes are tender drain the liquid.
Prepare the Garlic Infused Half and Half:
In a small saucepan add the half and half and the garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer for a couple of minutes.
Putting Everything Together:
Transfer the tender boiled potatoes to a mixing bowl. Pour the garlic-infused Half and Half into the bowl. Add the butter and sour cream.
With a hand-mixer whip the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Taste the potatoes for seasoning and add more salt and pepper as you see necessary.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or minced chives. Serve immediately with your favorite protein. These are the perfect side dish for an everyday dinner or your next holiday celebration.
Planning Ahead for Holiday Preparations:
With the busy holiday season approaching quickly these potatoes can be partially prepped ahead of time. You can peel, wash, and cube the potatoes. Place them in a large saucepan and submerge the potatoes in the chicken stock. Put the cover on the pot and place in the refrigerator until ready to boil. Then follow the recipe as written.
HOW TO KEEP GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WARM?
Once the potatoes are prepared for your holiday celebration keeping them warm can be a problem. Place the warm mashed potatoes into a buttered slow cooker and set the slow cooker to a low setting for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. If the potatoes start to look dry, you can drizzle in some warmed half-and-half.
PRO TIPS AND TRICKS for the BEST mashed potatoes
What Can I substitute INSTEAD OF HALK-AND-HALF?
Really you can use any dairy that has high fat content. Whole milk and heavy whipping cream are great options
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PREPARE POTATOES?
I love using a vegetable peeler because it feels good in my hand. Its flexible, rotating stainless-steel blades make peeling simple by contouring to almost any surface shape. The built-in potato eye remover is durable and can easily carve out blemishes without digging.
HOW TO ACHIEVE THE CREAMIEST MASHED POTATOES?
Rinse the diced potatoes before boiling because it removes extra starch. Start with the potatoes in a pot of cold water or chicken stock to ensure even cooking. Do not overboil the potatoes or they will become waterlogged and disintegrate in the cooking liquid. Boil until they can be easily pierced with a fork but they should not be falling apart. Mash the potatoes right away while they are hot because they can turn gummy. There is a multitude of ways to mash potatoes, from a manual potato masher, hand-mixer, potato ricer, or even a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. But the important part is to try not to over-mash the potatoes because they can become gluey. Adding enough butter and sour cream is critical because they add richness and tanginess to the potatoes.
MORE SIDE DISH OPTIONS
Simple Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
Ingredients
- (3-4) Pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 5 Cup Chicken Stock
- 1 Cup Half and Half
- 6 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 6 Tbsp Butter (softened
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Preparing the Potatoes:
- Peel, wash, and cube the potatoes in that order. Place the cubed potatoes in a large saucepan and pour the chicken stock over them. Over medium-high heat boil the potatoes until they are tender. This should take about 20 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are tender drain the liquid.
Prepare the Garlic Infused Half and Half:
- In a small saucepan add the half and half and the garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer for a couple of minutes.
Putting Everything Together:
- Transfer the tender boiled potatoes to a mixing bowl. Pour the garlic-infused Half and Half into the bowl. Add the butter and sour cream.
- With a hand mixer whip the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
- Taste the potatoes for seasoning and add more salt and pepper as you see necessary.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or minced chives. Serve immediately with your favorite protein. These are the perfect side dish for an everyday dinner or your next holiday celebration.
- Enjoy!