Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

If you’re looking for a side dish that always earns compliments, Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes are a great place to start. The combination of creamy potatoes, savory garlic, rich parmesan, and tangy sour cream creates a comforting dish that’s hard to resist.

Perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or family meals, these mashed potatoes come together with simple ingredients but deliver restaurant-worthy flavor. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes are guaranteed to become a regular favorite at the dinner table.

How to make Easy Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Makes approximately 4 servings

Equipment Needed

Measuring cups and spoons, cutting board, knife, medium/large pot, colander, large bowl, potato masher, large spoon

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs yukon golf potatoes
• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• Fresh chopped parsley to garnish, optional

Step-by-Step Process

1. Peel the potatoes, rinse them, and cut them into small pieces. Add the cut potatoes to a pot of water, bring to a boil, turn down the heat, and boil for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

2. Pour the pot of potatoes into a colander in the sink and add the potatoes to a large bowl.

3. Add the heavy cream, butter, and minced garlic to the bowl and mash everything together until smooth with the potato masher.

4. Stir in the grated Parmesan and sour cream. 

5. Top with fresh chopped parsley to serve, if desired.

Helpful Tips for Perfect Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

• Cut potatoes into equal pieces: Helps Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes cook evenly.
• Avoid overmixing: Keeps Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes light and fluffy.
• Add parmesan while potatoes are warm: Helps it melt smoothly.
• Taste before serving: Adjust seasoning as needed.
• Garnish with parsley: Adds freshness to Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes.

Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

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Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes are creamy, buttery, and packed with parmesan and garlic flavor for the perfect side dish.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs yukon golf potatoes
• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• Fresh chopped parsley to garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes, rinse them, and cut them into small pieces. Add the cut potatoes to a pot of boiling water, reduce the heat, and boil for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
2. Pour the potatoes from the pot into a colander in the sink, then transfer them to a large bowl.
3. Add the heavy cream, butter, and minced garlic to the bowl and mash everything together until smooth with the potato masher.
4. Stir in the grated parmesan and sour cream. 
5. Top with fresh chopped parsley to serve, if desired.