Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Recipe – Easy Potato Side Dish
These garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes are a super easy side dish for Thanksgiving or any quick weeknight meal.
The potatoes taste like fresh garlic in every bite, and the butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese add a richness that can’t be beat.
Best of all, these easy, light, and fluffy mashed potatoes are ready in 30 minutes. They also keep well, so you can make them ahead and warm them up before dinner when you are short on time.
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Ingredients for the garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes
To make these creamy mashed potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:
- 3 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon of Kosher salt, divided
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
You’ll also need a large pot and a potato masher.
How to make fluffy garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes
These fully mashed potatoes are easy to make in just 30 minutes.
Prep steps
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into even-sized chunks
- Dice the fresh parsley and set it aside.
Cook the potatoes
- Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring the water to a boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Just before the potatoes finish boiling, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until it just starts to brown.
- Turn the heat to low and add milk and cream to the saucepan.
- Heat the garlic and milk mixture until it is hot, but not boiling.
Mash the potatoes
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until the desired consistency is reached.
- Take care not to over-mash them, or they can get watery.
Finishing the fluffy mashed potatoes with Parmesan cheese
- Add the hot garlic/milk/cream mixture, ½ teaspoon of Kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper to the potatoes.
- Stir well to combine.
- Fold in grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese.
- Serve mashed potatoes topped with chopped parsley and extra butter, if desired.
Serving these Parmesan garlic mashed potatoes
These garlic mashed potatoes with Parmesan cheese are the ultimate side dish. Serve them with any protein or as a side dish for your Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday meal.
They are delicious when served along with any Italian recipe. My family loves them with my Tuscan beef stew recipe.
Their fluffy, buttery texture is taken to a new level with the addition of freshly grated garlic, mixed with cream and butter. The Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty flavor that keeps you going back for another bite.
More potato side dishes to try
Need inspiration for other potato dishes? Try these ideas:
- Cheesy scalloped potatoes – Delicious and hearty side dish
- Perfect Mashed Potatoes Every Time – (Step-by-step tutorial)
- Bistro Style French Potatoes – Potatoes gratin dauphinois
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Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
These fluffy mashed potatoes are flavored with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and butter. They are the perfect side dish for any type of protein.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon of Kosher salt, divided
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into even-sized chunks
- Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring the water to a boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Just before the potatoes finish boiling, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until it just starts to brown.
- Turn the heat to low and add milk and cream to the saucepan.
- Heat the garlic and milk mixture until it is hot, but not boiling.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until the desired consistency is reached. Take care not to over-mash them, or they can get watery.
- Add the hot garlic/milk/cream mixture, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper to the potatoes and stir to combine.
- Fold in grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese.
- Serve mashed potatoes topped with chopped parsley and extra butter, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 1083mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
