# Julia Child's Mashed Potatoes

Rich and creamy garlic mashed potatoes inspired by Julia Child's classic method, which involves creating a roux to achieve a luxurious texture.

- Cuisine: French
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 stick butter
- 30 clove garlic
- potatoes
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- white pepper
- salt
- cream
- butter (optional)
- parsley (optional)

## Instructions

1. Melt one stick of butter in a pot.
2. Add 30 cloves of garlic to the butter and cook on the lowest setting to prevent the butter from browning.
3. Peel and prep the potatoes, then boil in cold water until soft.
4. Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry.
5. Rice the potatoes.
6. Transfer the softened garlic and butter mixture to a container and blend until smooth.
7. Add the garlic and butter blend back into a pot.
8. Whisk in a tablespoon of flour for a couple of minutes.
9. Slowly whisk in a cup of milk and cook for about 5 minutes.
10. Season with white pepper and salt to taste.
11. Combine the garlic mixture with the riced potatoes.
12. Add a splash of cream and fold in.
13. Garnish with a pat of butter and fresh parsley before serving.

## Equipment

- pot
- peeler
- colander
- potato ricer
- immersion blender
- spatula
- whisk
- measuring cup

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDuro6Md/
- Creator: cocolarkincooks
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8ce7ffc6-c04c-434f-b134-98bfee5f8a3e
- Extracted: 2026-08-22

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