Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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A rich, buttery side dish with a velvety texture, enhanced by roasted garlic and fresh herbs. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs potatoes, butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 French cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Boil 4 large cubed potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and return to the pot.
  2. Step 2: Mash the potatoes with 6 tbsp butter, 4 cloves roasted and mashed garlic, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: If the mixture is too dry, add more milk, 1 tbsp at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
  4. Step 4: Transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional thyme and black pepper. Serve warm.

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