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GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword garlic, potato
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 lb potatoes scrubbed and diced
  • Water as needed
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 6 cloves garlic smashed and sliced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup chives diced

Instructions

  • Scrub and dice the potatoes, leaving the skins off for texture.
  • Place the diced potatoes in a large stockpot and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until potatoes are fork tender. Stir occasionally.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander and return the stockpot to the burner.
  • Let any water steam off of the stockpot, then add 1 Tablespoon of the butter.
  • Once the butter is melted and hot, add the smashed garlic and cook for 2 minutes before removing from heat.
  • Add the potatoes back to the stockpot, followed by the remaining butter, salt, pepper, milk, sour cream, Parmesan cheese and chives.
  • Use a potato masher or electric mixer to mash the potatoes.
  • Serve hot, with additional butter, chives and seasoning, if desired.