We have the perfect side dish for you! One of my favorites are these garlic parmesan mashed potatoes. They are so easy to throw together and will work with many main dishes! They come together in 30 minutes and tastes absolutely amazing. Creamy and delicious mashed potatoes that your whole family will love.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make our garlic parmesan mashed potatoes, you need the following ingredients:
- Red Potatoes
- Salt
- Minced Garlic
- Milk
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
- Wash and dice potatoes.
- Place potatoes in a large pot, add salt and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are tender – about 20 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from heat and drain the water.
- Mash the potatoes and add the garlic and milk, then mash using an electric mixer or potato masher.
- Add Parmesan cheese and mix until combined.
- Let stand for a few minutes to thicken, then serve.
Storing and Other TIps
Store leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, to make them extra creamy when reheating add a splash of milk.
Additional add-ins to try include the following: cheddar cheese, bacon bits, or green onions.
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Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 pounds red potatoes
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 6 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1½ – 2 cups low fat milk
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Wash and dice potatoes.
- Place potatoes in a large pot, add salt and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from heat and drain the water.
- Mash the potatoes and add the garlic and milk gradually. Mash using an electric mixer or a potato masher.
- Add Parmesan cheese and mix until combined.
- Let stand for a few minutes to thicken, then serve.
Notes
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I love the combo of garlic and parm – one of my favorites! This sounds delish!
I love garlic mashed potatoes, I can’t wait to try these out!
xo, Liz
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Thanks for sharing.
When you list grated Parmesan are you talking about fresh grated Parmesan or the powdered Parmesan?
The Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese that comes in a tubular container. It says grated on the packaging.
I would add the milk a half cup at a time… 2 cups of milk seems like a lot.