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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Sana Gilani
Creamy, buttery, and garlic-infused these mashed potatoes are a perfect treat for a special dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and boiled
  • 1 head of garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt to taste
  • chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Peel potatoes and cut into quarters.
  • Place potatoes in boiling water and boil for 20-25 minutes until fork tender.
  • Strain potatoes. Remove water from pot potatoes were boiled in. Add in butter and allow to melt on low-medium heat.
  • Once butter melts add in garlic and allow to infuse butter for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once garlic is translucent add in potatoes. Start to mash potatoes with potato masher then add in milk. Turn the heat off.
  • Add in salt to you liking and in residual heat continuing mixing and mashing potatoes until milk is mixed through and potatoes are smooth.
  • Fold in some chopped parsley and then it is ready to serve.
  • Garnish with sprig of parsley.
  • Enjoy!