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Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 17, 2021
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From go-to comfort food to MVP of the Thanksgiving table, our homemade garlic mashed potatoes know how to dress up a plate. Complete with a myriad of herbs, butter and garlic, it's easy to see why these garlic mashed potatoes are a fan-favorite. Don't be shy about topping these mouthwatering creamy, garlic mashed potatoes with your favorite extras! Gravy, butter, cheese or even just a little salt and pepper work incredibly well with our garlic mashed potatoes base. If you're debating making a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, it goes without saying that these creamy garlic mashed potatoes must be included.

Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 14
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fourths
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place potatoes in 4-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Mash with potato masher or electric mixer on low speed.
  • Step 
    2
    While potatoes are cooking, melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook garlic in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently and being careful not to brown butter, until garlic is very soft. Stir in milk and herbs. Cook until thoroughly heated.
  • Step 
    3
    Add milk mixture to mashed potatoes; beat until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

115 Calories
4g Total Fat
2g Protein
18g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
115
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
10mg
Sodium
200mg
Total Carbohydrate
18g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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