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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes is made with Yukon gold potatoes cut into large chunks, garlic, and garlic powder.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 16
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
2. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Get to know the ingredients
Yukon gold potatoes (or red potatoes; cut into large chunks)
In the method: Rinse potatoes and cut into large chunks.
garlic (fresh)
In the method: Place the potatoes and garlic cloves in boiling water and cook for about 8-12 min or until they are fork tender. (Cooking time will vary based on altitude)
cream cheese
In the method: Add sour cream, butter, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 16. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (or red potatoes; cut into large chunks)Ingredient note
Source: 8 cloves garlic (fresh)Ingredient note
Source: 8 oz cream cheeseIngredient note
Source: 8 oz sour creamIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup butterIngredient note
Source: 2 tsp saltIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp dried oreganoIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy!
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Place the potatoes and garlic cloves in boiling water and cook for about 8-12 min or until they are fork tender. (Cooking time will vary based on altitude)
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 16. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Flavor Both the garlic powder and salt can be scaled up or down to taste. Potatoes can be topped with butter, gravy, chopped parsley, and/or chopped green onions or scallions. Smaller Portion To scale down for a family, use: 2.5 lbs potatoes 4 cloves garlic 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp garlic powder Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Instructions These can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator or up to a month in advance when stored in the freezer. Prepare as directed. Refrigerate in an airtight container. When ready to serve, heat in a pot over medium heat stirring regularly for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in up to 1/4 cup milk or cream a little at a time, if needed to keep the potatoes the right consistency and creaminess. -OR- Heat in a microwave safe dish for 2 minutes. Stir and continue to heat at 30 sec-1 min increments stirring in between until potatoes are heated through. Stir in up to 1/4 cup milk or cream a little at a time, if needed to keep the potatoes the right consistency and creaminess. Dietary Considerations This recipe is naturally gluten free!
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.