Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-26 · Updated 2026-03-26

Creamy mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic and butter, finished with a touch of Parmesan for depth of flavor. This French-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs potatoes, unsalted butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 kg, peeled and cubed potatoes
• 100 g, softened unsalted butter
• 4 cloves, roasted and mashed garlic
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 50 g, grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 kg peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot. Add salt and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and can be pierced easily with a fork.
2. Step 2: Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Add 100 g softened butter, 100 ml heavy cream, 4 roasted and mashed garlic cloves, 50 g grated Parmesan, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Using a potato masher or ricer, mash potatoes until smooth and creamy. For extra fluffiness, pass through a sieve or use a hand mixer on low speed.
4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a covered dish until ready to serve.