Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes, a luxurious upgrade to your traditional side dish. Infused with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter and aromatic roasted garlic, each bite envelops your senses in warmth and comfort. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience. With easy-to-follow steps, you can create a gourmet masterpiece right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or chicken broth)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks. Place them in a large pot with cold water and a pinch of salt.
- Boil over medium-high heat until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain in a colander.
- In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic to browned butter, allowing it to infuse for one minute off the heat.
- In the potato pot, combine drained potatoes with heavy cream, salt, pepper, and the brown butter-garlic mixture. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg