Garlic Potatoes Recipe
Creamy and flavorful garlic mashed potatoes made with Yukon gold potatoes, infused with fresh rosemary and roasted garlic, blended with warm butter and cream for the perfect smooth texture. A comforting side dish ideal for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for cooking potatoes)
Garlic and Herbs
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Dairy
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Place the cubed Yukon gold potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, then bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Prepare the infused cream mixture: While the potatoes are cooking, heat the heavy cream and softened butter together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter fully melts and the mixture is warm.
- Infuse with garlic and rosemary: Add the garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs to the warm cream mixture. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors. After steeping, remove and discard the rosemary sprigs and either discard the garlic cloves or mash them into the cream for a stronger garlic taste.
- Drain and mash potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly using a colander. Return them to the pot and mash with a potato masher, ricer, or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Combine and season: Gradually pour the warm garlic-rosemary cream mixture into the mashed potatoes, mixing well to combine. Add ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Serve the garlic mashed potatoes hot, optionally garnished with extra sprigs of fresh rosemary and a pat of butter for added richness.
Notes
- Using Yukon gold potatoes helps achieve a naturally buttery and creamy texture.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, mash the steeped garlic cloves into the cream mixture rather than discarding them.
- Ensure potatoes are fully drained before mashing to avoid watery mashed potatoes.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but texture may differ slightly.
- To reheat leftovers, add a splash of cream and gently warm while stirring to maintain creaminess.
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