Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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This delightful cheese and garlic mashed potato dish is a breeze to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight family dinner or a festive gathering. It's so tasty that even the pickiest eaters will devour it quickly.

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Indulging in incredibly fluffy and velvety garlic mashed potatoes enriched with cheese complements baked chicken, salmon, and fried dishes. Imagine a generous serving of chicken steak with peppercorn sauce, accompanied by these creamy mashed potatoes and perhaps some roasted carrots or even fire roasted diced tomatoes on the side—what a delightful dinner that would be! Doesn't that sound mouthwatering? I can almost taste it!

This recipe comes from my grandmother, who pairs these delicious potatoes with rice and fried chicken, and occasionally even makes mashed potato sandwiches. It's truly a versatile dish! The rich, garlicky, and cheesy taste of the potatoes creates a delightful experience. I adore these potatoes and often enjoy them straight from the bowl or with some crackers.

To be very honest, I am inspired by Gordon Ramsay's mashed potatoes and many times tried his recipe by adding my own twists and variations. As it's mostly American so people especially make it on special occasions. Best to serve at Thanksgiving dinner as a side dish.

I cook these potatoes in a frying pan over medium heat, which results in a wonderfully delicious flavor and a perfectly smooth, creamy texture. Often referred to as mashed taters, this method of preparing mashed potatoes is popular in American and Western cuisine. Typically, they are enjoyed as a delightful side dish.

Mashed potatoes are created to be perfectly smooth and free of lumps. When they are not as finely mashed, they are referred to as smashed potatoes, and if they have a more liquid consistency, they are known as mousseline potatoes.

Why Do I Love These Potatoes?

• Whipping up mashed potatoes is super simple!
• This recipe is a beloved favorite in my family, and I often prepare it because it complements a wide range of meals effortlessly.
• With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create this delicious side dish.
• It's also budget-friendly: you can serve a hearty helping of mashed potatoes for under a dollar per serving, making it a smart choice for any occasion.
•  This dish is perfect for celebrations and family get-togethers, and the best part is that you can prepare it in advance.

Ingredients

To make these delicious, mashed potatoes using two large potatoes, you'll need a few key ingredients, and feel free to scale up the amounts if you're cooking to prepare for a party.

Potatoes (Russet & Yukon Gold) - I lean towards Russet because they mash and bake beautifully, often referred to as Idaho potatoes in the U.S.
Water: To boil potatoes.
Salt - Adjust salt as per your taste or sodium level
Butter: Unsalted butter is ideal, but if you opt for salted, just be mindful of how much additional salt you add.
Garlic: For an extra flavor boost, freshly grated garlic works wonders.
Milk: Full-fat milk will give your mash a creamy texture.
Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded) - Believe me, it will add a great taste to mashed potatoes.
Finally, consider garnishing with parsley, butter, and a drizzle of olive oil for that finishing touch.

How To Make Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Let’s begin by taking some starchy potatoes and peeling off their skins. Chop them into cubes and rinse them under water. Place the cubes in a pan with one cup of water, cover it with a lid, and let them boil on low to medium heat for about 20 minutes.

Once the potatoes are tender after 20 minutes, mash them until smooth.

In a separate frying pan on the stovetop, melt some unsalted butter and sauté freshly grated garlic until it turns golden. When the garlic is fragrant, stir in the mashed potatoes, adding a sprinkle of black pepper for flavor.

Pour in some milk and quickly fold the mixture with a spatula to combine everything well. To elevate the dish, mix in mozzarella cheese or your preferred cheese variety, allowing it to melt into the potatoes over low heat for a minute or so.

Finally, garnish your creamy garlic mashed potatoes with fresh parsley, a few slices of butter, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Enjoy these delicious garlic mashed potatoes!

Pro Tips

1. To get the best flavor of mashed potatoes, It's been recommended to take floury or starchy potatoes like Russet (USA), King Edward (UK), Yukon Gold, and Red Rascal.
2. Waxy potatoes will change the taste and texture of mashed potatoes.
3. Avoid boiling potatoes for a long time. Otherwise, it will be mushy in texture.
4. You can boil with potato skin and then peel the skin to mash the potato.
5. Garlic powder can be used in the place of fresh garlic. I personally prefer freshly roasted garlic.
6. Milk is the most important ingredient of mashed potatoes so monitor the quantity of milk. If it's less then the potatoes will show dry texture and if it's more then it will runny in texture so monitoring the right quantity of milk is important.
7. Mash potatoes right after boiling. Hot potatoes mashed with smooth texture.
8. Use a rubber spatula to fold the potatoes.
9. If you want to make Creamy double garlic mashed potatoes then add heavy cream along with garlic powder. Or simply double the quantity of garlic. It's more strong in garlic flavor and aroma.
10. To make it more tempting, set the slices of roasted garlic while presenting the platter.