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Make-Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time
< 15 minutes
Total Time
< 30 minutes
Calories Per Serving
270

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2-½ teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 cup whole buttermilk
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, cubed and divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • Melted butter and minced fresh chives (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine potatoes, sliced garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons salt and water to cover in large stock pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  2. Drain potatoes and garlic; place in large bowl. Add buttermilk, ½ cup cubed butter, garlic powder, pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Using a potato masher, mash potatoes until smooth. Let cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 2 days before serving.
  3. To serve, place cold mashed potatoes in microwaveable 2-quart covered baking dish. Top potatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons cubed butter. Heat on HIGH for 2 minutes. Stir; heat on HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through. Stir in 2 tablespoons chives. Garnish with melted butter and chives.
  4. Prep Tip: Buttermilk may be replaced with 2/3 cup whole milk and ¼ cup sour cream.
  5. Prep Tip: Fresh garlic may be replaced with garlic powder. Increase total garlic powder from ½ teaspoon to 1-½ teaspoons and add as directed, while mashing potatoes.
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2-½ teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 cup whole buttermilk
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, cubed and divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • Melted butter and minced fresh chives (optional)

Nutritional Facts

People Served
8
Carbs Per Serving
33g
Cholesterol Per Serving
40mg
Dietary Fiber Per Serving
3g
Protein Per Serving
4g
Saturated Fat Per Serving
10g
Sodium Per Serving
940mg
Sugar Per Serving
3g
Total Fat Per Serving
15g
Trans Fat Per Serving
0g