Description
Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a decadent twist on a classic comfort dish. The rich, nutty aroma of browned butter combined with fragrant garlic creates an irresistible side that elevates any meal. Creamy and fluffy, these mashed potatoes promise to delight your taste buds and impress your guests, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chives (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the diced Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty in aroma. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Return the drained potatoes to the pot, mash until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the browned butter mixture and heavy cream until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped chives if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg