Creamy Garlic-Infused Mashed Potatoes Recipe + VIDEO

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Garlic-infused mashed potatoes bite in a fork, by enrilemoine.

Not your regular mashed potatoes. These are the silkiest, creamiest mashed potatoes you’ll ever make. This easy recipe is made with red skin potatoes and garlic-infused heavy cream, creating the ultimate comfort food and the perfect side dish for any holiday meal or weeknight dinner.

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Red skin potatoes in a basket, to make buttery mashed potatoes, by enrilemoine.

Love at first bite

I fell in love with these mashed potatoes the first time I dined at Balthazar, the bustling yet romantic brasserie in SoHo, New York City, back in 1998. Years later, in 2007, I bought a signed copy of The Balthazar Cookbook—and there they were.

I slightly adapted the recipe, and since 2008, it has become a staple at my Thanksgiving table. Creamy garlic mashed potatoes that feel both indulgent and timeless. And let’s be honest: they are better than Williams-Sonoma’s and Alton Brown’s mashed potatoes too!

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Ingredients

Heavy cream being poured on a small pan with garlic, to make creamy garlic mashed potatoes, by enrilemoine.

To make these luscious mashed potatoes you’ll need:

  • Red skin potatoes
  • Fresh garlic
  • Heavy cream
  • Unsalted butter
  • White pepper
  • Kosher salt

How to make garlic-infused mashed potatoes

Peeled potatoes in a pot with water, to make mashed potatoes, by enrilemoine.

I summarized the step-by-step process as follow:

  1. Infuse the cream: Gently simmer fresh garlic cloves in heavy cream until tender and aromatic. Let cool slightly, then blend until smooth.
  2. Boil the potatoes: Peel and cut red skin potatoes. Cover with cold water and salt, then bring to a boil until fork-tender.
  3. Drain and mash: Drain the potatoes and mash while still hot using a potato masher, potato ricer, or food mill.
  4. Add the good stuff: Stir in the infused cream and unsalted butter until fully combined. Season with white pepper and kosher salt to taste.

FAQs

The making of mashed potatoes with heavy cream infused with garlic, by enrilemoine.
Creamy garlic-infused mashed potatoes on a baking dish, by enrilemoine.

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A bite of garlic-infused mashed potatoes on a fork.
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Creamy Garlic-Infused Mashed Potatoes

Not your regular mashed potatoes. These, are the silkiest, creamiest mashed potatoes ever. This side dish is made with red skin potatoes, garlic-infused heavy cream and butter, and a pinch of white pepper, for an extra kick of flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 garlic cloves peeled and cut in thirds
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 pounds red skin potatoes peeled and cut in thirds
  • 12 tablespoons butter
  • Coarse sea salt
  • 1 pinch White pepper finely grounded

Instructions

  • Put the garlic with the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce the heat. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Let the mixture cool down, pour it into a blender, and process it. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, place the potatoes, cover them with water and boil them over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, until tender.
  • While still warm, drain the potatoes and mash them with butter and garlic-infused cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix to combine.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Garlic-Infused Mashed Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 136mg6%
Potassium 559mg16%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 941IU19%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Diet: Gluten Free
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