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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

To make ahead (up to two hours), complete recipe, then top with a thin layer of milk. Cover; set aside in a warm place. When ready to serve, stir to combine.
Everyday Food, November 2004
  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 50 minutes
  • Yield Serves 8
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Ingredients

  • 8 medium russet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
  • 1 head peeled garlic cloves (about 15)
  • Coarse salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.

  3. Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (18)

  • shankar_sameer
    4 Jun, 2013

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    4 Jun, 2013

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  • shankar_sameer
    4 Jun, 2013

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    4 Jun, 2013

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    4 Jun, 2013

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  • Jim Johnson
    19 Apr, 2013

    There is nothing better then some good garlic mash potatoes. You have done an amazing job with this great recipe here. You have the right ingredients here that i love so much here.
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  • sjz21
    2 Mar, 2013

    The only mashed potatoes I make now. Enough garlic to taste garlicky, but not overwhelmingly so.

  • Simonsmommy11
    24 Nov, 2011

    This is a fantastic recipe! Super easy and delicious! I doubled it, bought a 10 lb bag of potatoes and used all but 4. I only used 2 cups of milk as I was unsure if I had the correct amount of potatoes. They turned out perfect! I mixed them in a kitchen aid mixer and they came out perfectly smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!!

  • paigeandphilip
    23 Nov, 2010

    I made these the other night as a test run and they were delicious! My family devoured them I just know they will be a hit on THanksgiving Day!

  • BelaGrotto
    3 Nov, 2010

    This is sooooo good, definetly one of the best mashed potatoes i?Ǭ

  • loonyluvgood
    30 Dec, 2008

    I JUST LOVVVVVVVVE IT ITS THE BEST EVER I GAVE IT TO 30 PEOPLE AND THEY LOVED IT THEY WHANTED THE RECEPY.

  • jel975
    25 Nov, 2008

    Super yummy! I added some manchego cheese to it for a little Spanish kick, and then sprinkled a little paprika on top right before serving.

  • caitlin83
    16 Nov, 2008

    REALLY good with some truffle oil added...

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  • caitlin83
    16 Nov, 2008

    REALLY good with a little truffle oil added. Mmmm....truffles....

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  • SaraColorado
    21 Nov, 2007

    The garlic flavor in this is rather fetching. Added some cheddar and a bit more salt. I'll definitely use this again!

  • margotkh
    9 Nov, 2007

    Mmmm, garlicky mashed potatoes. Also awesome with Boursin cheese in place of butter.....

  • lukecarmody
    5 Nov, 2007

    Best mashed potatoes ever!