Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Creamy and garlicky smashed potatoes that add a rustic touch to any meal, perfect as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot covered with water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- Add minced garlic, milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the pot with the potatoes.
- Use a potato masher to smash the potatoes until combined, keeping some chunks for texture.
- Transfer the smashed potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For creamier potatoes, substitute milk with heavy cream. Serve hot for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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