Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe Is a Side Dish Winner With a Surprise Ingredient by Ann Marie G. Halstead

I love carbs. Bring me all the carbs, especially potatoes. Garlic mashed potatoes are among my favorites. That said, some mashed potato recipes are far better than others. This one is delicious. The potatoes are creamy with just the right amount of garlic flavor. They’re a big hit among carb lovers, picky eaters and dinner guests. This recipe is easy and on the table in just 30 minutes.

To make these simple, creamy, gluten-free garlic mashed potatoes you will need red or white potatoes, crushed garlic, butter, half and half, steak seasoning and garlic powder. As you make your weekly family dinner plans, I highly recommend adding these garlic mashed potatoes to your menu as a side dish. The addition of steak seasoning really is an unexpected surprise! If you’re having a larger family, just double it.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 red or white potatoes, cubed
• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic (divided), or to taste
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1/4 cup half and half
• 1/4 teaspoon steak seasoning (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)

Helpful Products

• Potato Masher
• Soup Pot
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Saucepot
• Rubber Spatula
• Airtight Containers
• Garlic Press
• Dutch Oven
• Colander
• Vegetable Peeler

Recipe Notes

• If you prefer to peel your potatoes, do it!

• You could use Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe.

• Store the mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Here’s how to make it:

1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover them. Add 1 teaspoon crushed garlic, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper to the water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
2. Drain the potatoes and add butter. Mash them until butter is melted. Mix in half and half, steak seasoning, garlic powder and remaining crushed garlic. Mix ingredients with an electric mixer or mash with a potato masher until smooth (no lumps!).

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