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creamy garlic mashed potatoes

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

These creamy garlic mashed potatoes are luscious and full of wonderful flavor. Cooked in heavy cream, this recipe is a potato gamer-changer!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 494kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into same-sized chunks
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2-3 sprigs thyme
  • 8 oz butter, softened
  • 1 round Garlic and Herb Boursin, softened
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or more to taste

Instructions

  • Add potatoes to a heavy-bottomed pot along with cream, milk, and thyme sprigs. Cook on medium heat, maintaining a simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Once potatoes are tender, strain and reserve any excess cream/milk. Remove thyme sprigs. 
  • Carefully, push potatoes through a ricer or hand mash. Add butter and Boursin cheese.  Incorporate reserved cream/milk to desired consistency. Salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1360IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg
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