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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy and delicious, this is a classic holiday side dish! You can substitute cauliflower or sweet potatoes with the same ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • potato masher
  • large stockpot

Ingredients
  

  • 10 small-medium white potatoes, peeled
  • ½ cup butter/margarine
  • ½ - ¾ cup milk depending on how creamy you like them
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup chives or green onions, to garnish

Instructions
 

  • peel potatoes and boil in salted water for about 30 mins, until fork tender
  • mash potatoes with a potato masher
  • add milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper
  • keep mashing/mixing until desired consistency, I like mine with no lumps
  • garnish with chives or green onions to serve.

Video

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Garlic mashed potatoes are so easy to make and soooo delicious! Perfect for any holiday gathering. #mashedpotatoes #potatorecipe

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