Description
This Steakhouse Style Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe offers rich, creamy potatoes infused with roasted garlic and buttery goodness, perfect as a comforting side dish for any hearty meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 pounds red potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tbsp)
- ½ to ¾ cup buttermilk
- 3 oz cream cheese
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Dice the small red potatoes into 1-inch cubes, ensuring even sizing for uniform cooking.
- Boil Potatoes: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a rolling boil. Carefully add the diced potatoes and boil for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and can easily be pierced with a fork.
- Melt Butter and Garlic: Drain the cooked potatoes and set aside. In the empty pot, combine the minced garlic and unsalted butter over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt completely and the garlic to become fragrant. Add the cream cheese and stir until it begins to melt and incorporates with the butter and garlic.
- Combine and Mash: Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Stir to coat the potatoes evenly with the butter, garlic, and cream cheese mixture. Add garlic salt, regular salt, and ½ cup of buttermilk. Mash the potatoes using a masher for a chunkier texture or a hand mixer for smoother mashed potatoes. Adjust with additional buttermilk if a creamier consistency is desired.
- Serve: Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with chopped green onions if preferred. Serve warm alongside your main dish.
Notes
- Using chicken broth instead of water infuses extra flavor into the potatoes.
- The recipe can be adjusted for creaminess by varying the amount of buttermilk used.
- For smoother mashed potatoes, a hand mixer works best; for a chunkier texture, use a potato masher.
- Red potatoes retain their shape well but can be substituted with Yukon gold for a creamier texture.
- Adding green onions on top adds a fresh, mild onion flavor and color contrast.
