Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  1/2 tsp
• fresh chives
  2 tbsp
• garlic
  4 cloves
• grated Parmesan cheese
  4 tbsp
• heavy cream
  3/4 c
• russet potatoes
  3 lbs
• salt
  1 tbsp
• sour cream
  4 tbsp
• unsalted butter
  1/2 c

🍳 Cookware

• large pot
• small saucepan
• colander
• potato masher
• wooden spoon

1. 1

   Peel and cut russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch chunks.

   russet potatoes: 3 lbs
2. 2

   Place potato chunks into a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add salt .

   salt: 1 tbsp
3. 3

   Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about ⏱️ 15 to 20%minutes .
4. 4

   While potatoes cook, melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about ⏱️ 2 minutes . Stir in heavy cream or whole milk and warm through (do not boil).

   unsalted butter: 1/2 c, garlic: 4 cloves, heavy cream: 3/4 c
5. 5

   Drain potatoes thoroughly in a colander and return them to the warm pot.
6. 6

   Mash potatoes with a potato masher until mostly smooth. Gradually pour in the warm garlic butter and cream mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon .
7. 7

   Fold in sour cream and grated Parmesan cheese . Season with black pepper and additional salt to taste.

   sour cream: 4 tbsp, grated Parmesan cheese: 4 tbsp, black pepper: 1/2 tsp
8. 8

   Garnish with chopped fresh chives before serving.

   fresh chives: 2 tbsp