Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Garlic Mashed Potatoes 3.2 (668) 14 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 10, 2023 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email 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. Mikkel Vang 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. Print