Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes (Printable)

Velvety mashed potatoes blended with roasted garlic and Parmesan for a rich, savory side.

# Ingredient List:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

→ Dairy

02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
04 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garlic

05 - 4 large cloves garlic, peeled

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

# How to Make:

01 - Place potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot. Cover with cold water and add 1 teaspoon salt.
02 - Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15–18 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
03 - Drain potatoes and garlic thoroughly, then return them to the pot.
04 - Add butter and mash potatoes until mostly smooth.
05 - Pour in warm milk and Parmesan cheese, continuing to mash until creamy and fully blended.
06 - Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy richness of Parmesan blended perfectly with the comforting warmth of roasted garlic feels like sharing a cozy kitchen moment.
  • This recipe quickly became a favorite because it’s easy to make yet impressively flavorful without fuss.
02 -
  • Don't rush draining the potatoes; moist potatoes make for watery mash and dull flavor.
  • Roasting garlic before mashing transforms its bite into a mellow sweetness that changed everything for me.
03 -
  • Using warm milk prevents the mash from cooling and keeps everything perfectly creamy.
  • Freshly grating Parmesan right before use preserves its strong, savory character that pre-grated powders lack.

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