The BEST Garlic Mashed Potatoes! Quick and Easy Side Dish

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Mashed Potatoes are an American side dish classic! I mean who could resist creamy garlicky mashed potatoes whipped together with milk and butter! Not only are these Garlic Mashed Potatoes beyond delicious but they go well with just about any dish you prepare with it!

These mashed potatoes are very easy are are great served with sour cream, chives and of course extra butter on top! Mashed potatoes make great leftovers and are super easy to reheat and quickly serve all week long.

Tips For The Best Mashed Potatoes

• Yukon Gold: You can use any potato and get great results, However, if you want the creamiest mashed potatoes Yukon Gold’s are your best bet.

• Over Mixing: This can result in a gummy texture. Its best to take it slow low when it comes to mixing your potatoes with an electric mixer

• Check the Bottom: Especially when using a standing mixer. You’ll experience it sometimes doesn’t get to the bottom and you’ll have big chunks. I recommend taking a spoon and going from the bottom and fold it into the potatoes and mix again

Ingredients:

• 3lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
• Whole Milk
• 1 Stick of Butter, melted
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Equipment:

I use my Kitchen Aid stand mixer which I love. It’s a staple in my from scratch kitchen! However, if you don’t have a stand mixer an electric hand mixer or potato masher would work just fine!

Instructions:

Step 1:

First, get a large pot of water boiling on the stove.

Step 2:

Wash and peel your potatoes.

Step 3:

Next, cut the potatoes into small equal sized chunks.

Step 4:

Boil the potatoes until fork tender.

Step 5:

Drain potatoes and add them to a stand mixer or large bowl.

Step 6:

Start the mixer on low speed with the paddle attachment.

Step 7:

In a large skillet, add milk and butter to warm

Step 8:

Once the butter starts to melt add your pressed garlic.

Step 9:

Once the milk and butter mixture is warm add it to the potatoes along with the salt.

Step 10:

Next, add the whisk attachment and turn the mixer on low-medium speed and mix well

Step 11:

Turn the mixer off periodically to scrape the bottom of the potatoes up.

Perfect Mashed Potatoes Pairings

Mashed potatoes are so versatile and such a classic they go well with just about anything! However, listed below are a few of my favorites with links to other recipes on the blog

• Easy and Crispy Oven Roasted Cast Iron Skillet Chicken
• Honey Butter Skillet Corn
• Easy Mashed Potato Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

I use this recipe for Mashed Potato Chicken Pot Pie Casserole which is absolutely delicious! Mashed potatoes are a perfect easy side dish. Try it out and let me know what you think!

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