Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are like a delicious mash-up of smooth mashed potatoes, melted cheese, and savory garlic. This is the creamiest and easiest cheesy garlic mashed potato recipe ever. First, potatoes are cooked until soft, mashed, and mixed with buttery roasted garlic and grated cheese that melts. The combination of cheese and garlic makes plain mashed potatoes extra wonderful and satisfying.
This is a delicious side dish that goes great with things like roast beef or chicken. You can make this for your weekend dinner, and if you like vegetarian dinner, it will go best with Shepherdess Pie, and of course for chicken lovers, Nixon Chicken Casserole will be the best option. You can also include Hawaiian Macaroni Salad for a Hawaiian touch in your special dinner with your family.
Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potato Recipe
Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings20
minutes25
minutes300
kcalIndulge in our delicious Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potato Recipe – a creamy blend of potatoes, melted cheese, and aromatic garlic. Perfect comfort side dish!
Ingredients
Large Russet Potato – 4 (peeled and cut into pieces)
Crushed garlic cloves – 4
Milk – ½ cup (adjust as per desired consistency)
Unsalted butter – ¼ cup
Grated Cheddar Cheese – 1 cup
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Boil: Place the potato pieces in a pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt and boil until soft (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- Roast Garlic: Melt butter in a pan over low heat. Add minced garlic and fry till fragrant.
- Mash: Mash the boiled potatoes in a bowl till smooth.
- Mixing: Pour melted garlic butter over mashed potatoes. Add milk gradually, mixing till desired creaminess is achieved.
- Add the Cheese: Stir in shredded Cheddar cheese, reserving some for topping. The heat will melt it.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve: Pour into a dish, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Garnish with chives or parsley if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve the delicious Garlic Mashed Potatoes hot as a delicious side dish.
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