Description
A comforting side dish featuring smooth, creamy mashed potatoes enriched with mellow garlic aroma and robust Parmesan flavor, perfect alongside grilled delicacies or as a cozy meal centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs Petite Gold Potatoes
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into even-sized chunks. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Mash using a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
- Stir in the garlic-butter mixture, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and sour cream. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with additional Parmesan and chopped chives if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk. Roasting the garlic before adding can provide a sweeter, milder flavor. Adjust garlic quantity based on personal preference for intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, comfort food
