Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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These garlic mashed potatoes are rich and very tasty! For a creamier texture, use heavy cream in place of the milk. These are also terrific topped with sesame seeds or green onions.

Submitted by Lorna Schmalz
Updated on April 18, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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These flavor-packed garlic mashed potatoes are creamy, delicious, and impossible to resist. 

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How to Make Garlic Mashed Potatoes

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Garlic Mashed Potato Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this garlic mashed potato recipe: 

  • Potatoes: The best potatoes for mashing depend on your personal preferences. Russet potatoes will give you fluffy mashed potatoes, while all-purpose potatoes (such as Yukon Gold) are always welcome. 
  • Milk and butter: Milk and butter are essential for rich and creamy mashed potatoes. 
  • Garlic: Of course, you’ll need garlic! Five cloves, to be exact.
  • Seasonings: Simply season the garlic mashed potatoes with salt and ground white pepper. 

How Do You Make Garlic Mashed Potatoes? 

Simply boil and drain the potatoes and garlic, then mash or beat them with the remaining ingredients. That’s all there is to it! Find the step-by-step recipe below for detailed instructions. 

Test Kitchen Tips

This top-rated user recipe was tested in our test kitchen. Here are some tips from recipe tester Julia Levy:

  • Adding the butter first to the hot potatoes allows you to use less milk/cream and keeps the potatoes creamier for longer.
  • Cooking the potatoes with garlic allows the garlic flavor to permeate the potatoes and sweetens the garlic’s flavor rather than using raw, harsh garlic at the end. You can use russet potatoes, but they will not be as creamy as they are starchier.
  • Serve with any protein that has a gravy.
  • Stir in some sour cream and chives to add extra creaminess and flavor!

How to Store Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Allow the garlic mashed potatoes to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave, in the oven, or on the stove.

Can You Freeze Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

Yes, you can freeze garlic mashed potatoes in single or group servings for up to one month. Thaw them in the fridge overnight or reheat them from-frozen in the slow cooker, on the stove, or in the oven.

Learn more: How to Freeze and Reheat Mashed Potatoes

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“It was a great recipe,” raves Jason F. “Overall, you can really taste the garlic in it and the milk really helps give it that creamy consistency. I've made it a few times, actually, and I really recommend adding bacon bits.”

“I made oven fried chicken to go with this, so I roasted several garlic cloves with the chicken then added them to the potatoes,” says Jenny Roberson. 

“I'm very new to cooking, but this recipe was super easy for even me,” according to Abby Lynn. “Reasonably fast and tastes AMAZING. Definitely going to be using this recipe again.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces

  • 5 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, plus more for serving

  • ¾ cup whole milk

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Combine potatoes, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

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  3.  Drain potatoes and return to hot saucepan. Stir until dry, about 1 minute.

    drained potatoes returned to saucepan until dry

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  4. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, stirring gently until melted before the next addition. 

    butter added until melted

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  5. Using a potato masher, mash in milk until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and white pepper.

    potatoes mashed and seasoned

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  6. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and top with more butter, if desired.

    potatoes transferred to a bowl and topped with more butter

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From the Editor

This recipe was tested in our test kitchen and updated to use more garlic and butter based on user reviews.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
11g Fat
34g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 240mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 868mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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