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Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
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Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Small Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Hand mixer

Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes peeled and cut into same size chunks
  • ½ cup of milk warmed
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2-3 tbsp Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place them in a large pot of salted water and boil until fork-tender, about 15-18 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, simmer the milk, butter, and garlic together in a small saucepan, making sure NOT to let it boil. Side Note: This is an important step because it will poach the garlic, which will make the garlic flavor more subtle instead of it being raw and overpowering the potatoes. 
  • Once the potatoes are fork-tender, drain them in a strainer.
  • Place the potatoes back in the pot and add the warmed milk and garlic mixture.
  • Mash them using a hand mixer or masher. Add the Parmesan and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; continue to mash until well combined. Taste and re-season if needed.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy.