Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Adding garlic to mashed potatoes is a game changer! There’s no need to add loads of cream and butter to make creamy mashed potatoes, you can make them healthier and still taste delicious! This easy garlic mashed potatoes recipe is the perfect side dish for roast beef, meatloaf, filet mignon, air fryer steak, or serve this at your Thanksgiving table with your Dry Brine Turkey. If you have leftovers, make these Leftover Parmesan Mashed Potato Patties. If you have an Instant Pot, you may want to try these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
Ingredients
How To Make Mashed Potatoes
Tips for creamy mashed potatoes healthier:
When the potatoes are still warm, I drain them and add a combination of milk, broth and sour cream with just a small amount of butter for flavor. To mash the potatoes I like to use a potato masher or a hand mixer to get them extra whipped. I don’t recommend an immersion blender, it will make it pasty.
What to serve with mashed potatoes:
Garlic mashed potatoes pair well with a variety of main dishes:
Poultry: perfect with a roasted chicken, air fryer chicken, or turkey meatloaf. Beef: a must when making roast beef, meatloaf, filet mignon or air fryer steak. Vegetarian options: great with roasted vegetables or vegetarian chili. Use this healthier mashed potato recipe on top of Shepherd’s Pie.
Variations:
If you have more time, roast the garlic instead for extra flavor. Add in different vegetables like cooked cauliflower or parsnips for a twist on classic mashed potatoes. Dairy Free – replace the milk for dairy free milk and swap the sour cream for this dairy-free heavy cream.
More mashed potato recipes:
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Chives Low-Carb Cauliflower Mash Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Leftover Parmesan Mashed Potato Patties
