Description
Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a luxurious twist on a classic side dish, perfect for any occasion. With rich, nutty brown butter and sweet roasted garlic blended into fluffy potatoes, this recipe promises to elevate your meal to extraordinary levels. Simple yet indulgent, these mashed potatoes provide a comforting warmth that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled
- ½ cup heavy cream (adjust for desired creaminess)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into uniform chunks.
- Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty; add garlic cloves in the last few minutes of browning.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Pour in the browned butter mixture with heavy cream.
- Mash until creamy using a potato masher or electric mixer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For extra creaminess, consider adding cream cheese or sour cream. Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme can enhance flavor.