# Garlicky and Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

This recipe shows how to make super fluffy and garlicky mashed potatoes, infused with herbs and topped with fresh chives.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 garlic cloves
- 0.5 tbsp dried rosemary
- 0.5 tbsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0 kosher salt
- 0 chives

## Instructions

1. Peel and cut 2 lbs of Yukon Gold potatoes into 2" pieces.
2. Add potatoes to a large pot of salted cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. In a separate pan, melt 4 tbsp of unsalted butter over medium heat.
4. Add 8 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 tbsp of dried rosemary, 1/2 tbsp of dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp of cracked black pepper to the melted butter and cook until fragrant.
5. Boil the potatoes until fork-tender (about 20 min).
6. Drain the potatoes and immediately run them through a potato ricer.
7. Over low heat, add the infused butter to the riced potatoes.
8. Add 1 cup of heavy cream and mix until smooth.
9. Add kosher salt to taste.
10. Fold in chives (optional).
11. Serve immediately.

## Equipment

- knife
- potato peeler
- large pot
- spoon
- potato ricer

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS6s57fCr/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9545678e-a90d-424c-9c62-81e662050d67
- Extracted: 2025-01-23

Extracted from the video by Clip Recipe (https://www.cliprecipe.com). Quantities and steps are as stated or shown in the video. Site guide for agents: https://www.cliprecipe.com/llms.txt