Creamy Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes
If you love mashed potatoes that are ultra-creamy, buttery, fluffy, and packed with flavor, this recipe is one you’ll want to keep! 😍 The secret is using warm butter and milk instead of adding them cold, which helps create that smooth, silky texture without making the potatoes heavy or gluey.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for serving
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream, warmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for the cooking water
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
- Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Boil the potatoes
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are completely fork-tender.
2. Prepare the garlic butter
While the potatoes cook, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1–2 minutes, just until fragrant. Don’t let the garlic brown.
3. Drain well
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the warm pot. Let them sit over low heat for about 1 minute to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
4. Mash until creamy
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or ricer. Slowly add the warm garlic butter, followed by the warm milk and heavy cream. Stir gently until smooth and creamy.
5. Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste. If using Parmesan, fold it in while the potatoes are still warm.
6. Finish and serve
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Add a little extra butter on top and sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives. Serve immediately while hot and creamy. 🧈🌿
✨ A Little Secret
For the fluffiest mashed potatoes, don’t overmix them. Once the potatoes are smooth and the ingredients are incorporated, stop stirring. Overworking the potatoes can make them sticky instead of light and fluffy.
❤️ Perfect With
These mashed potatoes are delicious alongside roast chicken, beef, meatloaf, steak, turkey, or homemade gravy. They’re also an amazing addition to a holiday dinner table!