Description
These creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish, combining buttery flavors with a hint of garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- optional dried thyme
- optional fresh chives or parsley
- optional fresh nutmeg
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into roughly uniform 1-inch chunks.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water by about an inch. Add a generous tablespoon of salt.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are incredibly tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully drain the potatoes in a colander and let them sit for a minute or two to dry out slightly.
- Return the hot, drained potatoes to the empty pot or a large mixing bowl and mash them with a potato masher, leaving a few small lumps for texture.
- Add unsalted butter to the hot potatoes and stir until melted.
- Stir in the minced fresh garlic and roasted garlic if using.
- Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted into the potatoes.
- Slowly drizzle in warm milk and heavy cream, mashing and stirring until achieving a creamy, somewhat loose, ‘mud-like’ consistency.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting as necessary.
- Scoop the potato mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly and creating gentle swirls or peaks.
- Sprinkle additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top and add tiny pats of butter if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-35 minutes until heated through, bubbly around the edges, and golden brown on top.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add more or less garlic according to your preference.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as a hearty side for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg