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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Fluffy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes with garlic butter, warm cream, and cream cheese for the creamiest holiday side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt for cooking water
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream warmed
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Chopped chives for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Potato masher or ricer
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
  2. Cook the garlic in 2 tablespoons butter for 1 minute and add the cream to warm.
  3. Tip: Warm cream keeps the mash fluffy.
  4. Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry for 1 minute.
  5. Mash with the remaining butter and cream cheese.
  6. Stir in the garlic cream, season, and top with chives.

Notes

Don't use a blender or food processor or the potatoes will turn gluey.
Reheat with a splash of warm milk and butter.