Easy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Red Mashed Potatoes are the perfect tasty side dish!
Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that everyone loves. It’s the star at Thanksgiving along with turkey, at least in my opinion. I love a good classic mashed potato recipe but sometimes it’s fun to switch the flavors up.
I’ve been making this recipe for Garlic Parmesan Red Potatoes for a few months now and am so excited to be sharing it with you all today! I was blown away by the simplicity of this recipe because the flavor is outstanding!
The ingredients are simple but amazing:
- Red Potatoes- These are the best potatoes for keeping the skin on because of the flavor and great texture.
- Garlic- The recipe calls for 2 garlic cloves but feel free to use 1 less or more depending on how much garlic flavor you like. You could even just add garlic salt if you want less garlic flavor.
- Butter– Adds delicious flavor to mashed potatoes. You surprisingly don’t need to add very much to this recipe and it still tastes amazing.
- Milk- Makes the mashed potatoes creamier. Just don’t use skim milk.
- Salt- A must for mashed potatoes!
- Parmesan- The perfect addition to this recipe to up the flavor even more!
Making Garlic Parmesan Red Mashed Potatoes is Easy:
1- Add rinsed potatoes (quartered) and garlic cloves to a pot of water.
2- Boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
3- Drain, add butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
4. Mash until desired consistency.
5. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Top with parsley if desired.
6. Time to enjoy!
I took this picture just after mashing it with a hand mixer so it’s still pretty chunky. But just keep mashing it and it gets smoother or you can use a hand mixer to get a smooth texture.
Here’s a picture of these Garlic Parmesan Red Mashed Potatoes with the texture smoother. It’s delicious either way!
This recipe is seriously amazing! You will love it!
Enjoy!
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Garlic Parmesan Red Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes (unpeeled, quartered)
- 2 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- optional: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Add potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Drain well. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Mash with a potato masher or for a smoother texture, with a hand mixer. Mash until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Top with parsley if desired. Enjoy!
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
Did you make this recipe? Leave a comment!
Slightly adapted from Genius Kitchen
Also, check out my recipe for CREAMY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Who knew mashed potatoes could be so flavorful! What a killer recipe! Thank you Becky!
You are welcome! It’s such a great recipe! 🙂
Wow! I couldn’t believe how good this was. I wasn’t sure what I would think with just adding 3 tablespoons butter but the flavor was incredible!
I boiled the potatoes before I saw the recipe so I sauted the garlic in butter then mixed everything together. It turned out great thanks for the recipe.
I’m glad you still loved it! I’ve actually done the same thing because I only had minced garlic and I thought it would taste better sauteed first. Smart thinking! 🙂
How many servings is this? May need to double?
It makes around 6 to 9 servings. it’s really easy to double. I tripled it a couple weeks ago and it turned out great! Enjoy! 💗
This is my second time making this recipe. My whole family loves it. It is easy to make, so full of flavor, and tastes great.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for letting me know! We love it too! 🙂
The garlic and parmesan add a lot of flavor. This is a great mashed potato recipe. 🙂 The amounts of ingredients are perfect as well.
Thank you! Such a great mashed potato recipe!
I will be using this recipe for Christmas Eve tomorrow! It sounds delicious! My only question is:
Can I use heavy whipping cream instead of milk? I have never actually made mashed potatoes myself. I would like to use what I already have open in my fridge, instead of going back to the crazy store!
Thank you!
Yes, you can use heavy whipping cream. I’d recomend starting with 1/3 cup before adding more then see how the mashed potatoes taste and how creamy they are. Then if needed add a little more. Merry Christmas!
Do you mash the garlic in with the potatoes? Or remove the cloves after boiling?
Keep them in and mash them along with the potatoes.