Description
These Paleo Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect simple and tasty mashed potato recipe. They are made with buttery Yukon gold potatoes, minced garlic, savory butter, and fresh herbs. Rich and creamy, and absolutely irresistible. They’re the perfect side dish for everything from holiday parties to weeknight dinners! This is the recipe you will come back to over and over again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs. Yukon Golds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp seasoned salt
- sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- chopped fresh parsley or chives, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, place the cut-up potatoes and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well. Use a colander if needed. Place cooked potatoes in a large bowl and mash the potatoes with a potato masher until desired consistency. Set aside.
- In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Be careful not to let the garlic burn. Add the milk and cook just until warmed through. Avoid boiling the milk.
- Pour half of the milk mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle seasoned salt. Fold in with a wooden spoon or spatula until the potatoes have soaked up the liquid. Repeat with the remaining milk.
- Taste the potatoes and then season with salt and pepper, as needed. If desired, serve garnished with parsley or chives. Enjoy!
Notes
- Seasoned salt: After you mix in the seasoned salt, potatoes might have a slightly golden hue to them but it all depends on the brand of seasoned salt you use. I like using Lawry’s brand which has paprika and turmeric in it.
- Leftovers: Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave, stirring every 2 minutes. Or, transfer them to a buttered baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350F for about 25 minutes or until the potatoes are warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes