Description
These Blow-Your-Mind Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes combine naturally creamy Yukon Gold potatoes with a savory garlic and herb-infused heavy cream and rich butter, creating an irresistibly smooth and flavorful side dish perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 2-inch pieces
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
Cream and Aromatics
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 heads garlic, excess paper removed and halved crosswise
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
Butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, diced into tablespoons
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Place the diced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven and add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 2 inches. Season with 3 tablespoons of kosher salt. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very fork-tender. Carefully strain the potatoes, then return them to the pot.
- Infuse the cream: Meanwhile, as the potatoes boil, steep the heavy cream. Add the heavy cream, garlic, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns to a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the mixture just reaches a simmer, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mash the potatoes: For an extra smooth and creamy texture, pass the hot potatoes through a potato ricer in batches. The ricer will catch the delicate Yukon Gold potato skins; clear the grate occasionally. If you prefer a more rustic texture, use a potato masher instead.
- Add the infused cream and butter: Halfway through mashing, strain the garlic and herb-infused cream into the pot and add the diced butter. Let the heat from the potatoes melt the butter as you continue mashing.
- Combine and season: Once the potatoes are fully mashed, gently stir to combine with the garlic cream and melted butter. Avoid over-mixing to prevent a gummy texture. Adjust seasoning with additional kosher salt and ground black pepper, starting with ½ teaspoon each, then taste and adjust as needed.
- Serve: Serve topped with lots of cracked black pepper and freshly snipped chives if desired. Enjoy your comforting, creamy garlic mashed potatoes!
Notes
- Created by a mashed potato snob for fellow potato lovers, these Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are blow-your-mind good and surprisingly easy to make with just 8 ingredients.
- The secret is using naturally creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, plenty of high-quality butter, and garlic and herb-infused heavy cream for maximum flavor with minimal effort.
- This side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any comfort food meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 414
- Sugar: 2.1 g
- Sodium: 174.7 mg
- Fat: 31.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 19.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.1 g
- Fiber: 3.9 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 86.4 mg
