Fluffy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes.
  2. 2Cut the peeled potatoes evenly.
  3. 3Add the cut potatoes to boiling water.
  4. 4Add some salt to the boiling water with the potatoes.
  5. 5Cover the pot and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. 6Press the cooked potatoes through a potato ricer into a bowl.
  7. 7Add parmesan cheese on top of the riced potatoes.
  8. 8In a pot, add heavy cream and milk.
  9. 9Add crushed garlic to the cream mixture.
  10. 10Add butter, rosemary, and thyme to the cream mixture.
  11. 11Whisk the cream mixture until it is hot and well combined.
  12. 12Pour the hot cream mixture over the riced potatoes, straining out the herbs.
  13. 13Mix the potatoes until well combined.
  14. 14Sift the mashed potatoes to make them silky smooth.
  15. 15Add soft butter, a pinch of salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and lemon pepper seasoning to the mashed potatoes.
  16. 16Chop a lot of chives.
  17. 17Add the chopped chives to the mashed potatoes.
  18. 18Mix the chives into the mashed potatoes.
  19. 19Serve a big bowl of mashed potatoes.
  20. 20Top with additional butter and chives.

Ingredients

  • 3 Lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • Salt
  • 0.5 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.66 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 Cup Milk
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 4 Tbsp Salted Butter
  • 1 Sprig Rosemary
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • 4 tbsp soft butter
  • 1 Pinch salt
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • Chives
  • Sour Cream

Equipment

potato peelerknifepotlidpotato ricerbowlgraterpanwhiskstrainerspatula

Tips

  • For the best mashed potatoes, use Yukon Gold potatoes.
  • Using a ricer is key for fluffy mashed potatoes; if not available, use a potato masher.
  • Sift the mashed potatoes for a silky smooth texture.