Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
363kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large baking potatoes
- 3 garlic cloves
- 100 ml milk
- 50 g butter
- 2 tablespoon garlic & herb cream cheese
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives to garnish
Method
- Peel and chop your potatoes into even chunks and add them to a saucepan. Cover with just enough cold water to cover the potatoes, and add a half teaspoon of salt.2 large baking potatoes
- Place the pan on the hob and bring to a boil, boiling your potatoes for 8-10 minutes, or until a knife easily pierces them.
- Meanwhile, add the milk, butter, thyme, garlic, and bay leaf to a saucepan and place over low heat, until the butter has melted.3 garlic cloves, 100 ml milk, 50 g butter, 2 thyme sprigs, 1 bay leaf
- Drain your potatoes, then pour the infused milk/butter mixture (discard the garlic cloves, thyme, and bay leaf) over them. Add the cream cheese and season with salt and pepper, then mash your potatoes until smooth and creamy.2 tbsp garlic & herb cream cheese, Salt and pepper to taste
- Taste your potatoes and adjust your seasoning based on your preferences. Garnish with the fresh chives and serve!Fresh chives
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories363kcalCarbohydrates46gProtein7gFat17gSaturated Fat11gPolyunsaturated Fat5gTrans Fat1gCholesterol46mgSodium274mgFiber5gSugar4g
Notes
For a stronger garlic flavor, mince your garlic before adding it to the saucepan with the bay leaf and thyme. Then, you can add the minced garlic to the mashed potatoes.
These mashed potatoes will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave.