Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 8 medium russet potatoes (about 4 pounds); 1 head peeled garlic cloves (about 15); Coarse salt; 1.5 cups milk; 0.5 cup butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on March 10, 2023

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

8

Our garlic mashed potatoes recipe is a much-loved and versatile dish. It goes from weeknight dinner to the Thanksgiving table seamlessly. Be sure to use russet potatoes and a whole head of garlic. The garlic cooks along with the potatoes and is mellowed by the addition of butter and milk when the potatoes are mashed.

Ingredients

8 medium russet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
1 head peeled garlic cloves (about 15)
Coarse salt
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces

Directions

Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic cloves; cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.

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Cook's Notes

To make ahead (up to two hours), complete garlic mashed potatoes recipe, then top with a thin layer of milk. Cover; set aside in a warm place. Stir to combine when ready to serve garlic mashed potatoes.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, November 2004