Garlic Mashed Potatoes

v1.0

by Folsom Weeknight (AI-curated)

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Servings: 6Prep: 15 minCook: 25 minTotal: 40 min

Fluffy russet potatoes meet mellow garlic and warm dairy for a smooth, savory mash. Draining well and mashing gently keep the texture light rather than gluey.

Ingredients

  • 3 lb Russet potatoespeeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp Kosher saltplus more to taste
  • 6 cloves Garlicpeeled and smashed
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted buttercut into pieces
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh chivesthinly sliced, optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Small saucepan
  • Colander
  • Potato ricer or masher

Instructions

  1. 1

    Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water by 1 inch. Add the tablespoon of salt.

    3 min

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook until a knife slides through the potatoes without resistance.

    18 min

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, combine the garlic, milk, and butter in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until the butter melts, then keep warm without boiling.

    8 min

  4. 4

    Drain the potatoes thoroughly, then return them to the hot pot over low heat for 1 minute, shaking gently to drive off surface moisture.

    2 min

  5. 5

    Pass the potatoes through a ricer or mash them just until no lumps remain. Do not use a blender or food processor.

    3 min

  6. 6

    Remove the garlic from the warm milk for a milder flavor, or mash it in for stronger garlic. Fold the warm dairy into the potatoes in two additions.

    3 min

  7. 7

    Season with black pepper and more salt as needed. Top with chives and serve hot.

    1 min

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Printed September 4, 2026