Description

This garlic mashed potatoes recipe with a brown butter pool and chive swirl offers a velvety texture and nutty aroma, transforming everyday meals into a comforting and special dish for family dinners or entertaining friends.

Ingredients

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2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
4–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
0.5 cup unsalted butter (113g)
0.5 to 0.75 cup milk or cream, warmed
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prep Potatoes and Garlic: Peel and chop potatoes into even 1-inch cubes. Mince fresh garlic. Place chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch, adding a generous pinch of salt.
Boil Potatoes: Bring the pot to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork (about 15-20 minutes). Drain very well in a colander and let them steam for 1-2 minutes to remove excess water.
Mash Potatoes: Return hot, drained potatoes to the dry pot. Add 2 tablespoons (28g) of butter, the warmed milk or cream, and minced garlic. Mash with a potato ricer or hand masher until smooth and creamy. Avoid over-mashing. If dry, add 1-2 tablespoons more warmed milk or cream.
Season and Taste: Stir everything together well, then taste. Adjust salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
Make Brown Butter Pool: In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter (about 6 tablespoons / 85g) over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns a rich golden brown and emits a distinct nutty aroma (3-5 minutes).
Swirl in Chives: Remove the brown butter from the heat immediately to stop cooking. Stir in the freshly chopped chives until they are evenly distributed.
Serve: Transfer the warm garlic mashed potatoes to a serving dish. Create a slight well in the center using a spoon, and carefully pour the entire warm brown butter pool with chive swirl over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

For ultimate richness, use organic potatoes, grass-fed butter, and full-fat dairy. Dairy-free alternative: use plant-based milk and vegan butter. Lower-carb option: substitute up to half the potatoes with steamed cauliflower. Quick potato cooking can be done in an Instant Pot (8-10 mins high pressure). For extra richness, add cream cheese or sour cream. For a milder, sweeter garlic flavor, roast the garlic first. Avoid over-mashing for best texture. Watch brown butter carefully to prevent burning.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Boiling, Mashing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (180 g)
Calories: 320 calories
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 280 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg