Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2004

Show: Food Network SpecialsEpisode: All Star Thanksgiving

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (135)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
10 to 12 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
2 tablespoons kosher salt
16 fluid ounces (2 cups) half-and-half
6 cloves garlic, crushed
6 ounces grated Parmesan

Directions

Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size. Place in a large saucepan, add the salt, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork.

Heat the half-and-half and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and set aside.

Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain off the water. Mash and add the garlic-cream mixture and Parmesan; stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes so that mixture thickens and then serve.

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null null, null 12-26-2009
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"THE SALT" ISSUE!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I do not comprehend why many are complaining about the amount of salt and stating that a "mistake" was made. The TWO... TABLESPOONS of slat is to be added to the WATER while boiling! NOT TO THE MASHED POTATOES!!! There is NO mistake in this recipe or on AB's part. This man couldn't make a mistake if he wanted to! He's a genius! And as for the garlic, once you've simmered it in the half and half it is no longer as strong as if you were to eat it raw...(as some are complaining)...Yes, you should love garlic if you're going to make this awesome recipe. Quote: "Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size. Place in large saucepan, add the salt, and cover with water." Read more
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Elpis Century City, CA 12-24-2009
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Simple for the Beginner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used this recipe for my first ever mashed potato dish. I found it extremely easy to follow, especially with the video. To... make my meal healthier, I used 2 large potatos and 1 cauliflower instead, keeping other ingredient in the same portion. It turned out perfect! Cauliflower adds the texture and fiber and mixes very well with the original garlic mashed potato flavor. Yummy!Read more
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Christian Agawam, MA 12-23-2009
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amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The best mashed potatoes ever. It's the only recipe I use. Oh and the salt issue?? You need to add that to the water, not... the potatoes after they've cooked. Hope that helps.Read more
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MARK Middletown, MD 12-23-2009
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Should be "2 TEASPOONS salt"
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Someone transcribed the recipe wrong when they posted it to the site. 2 tablespoons salt is *way* too much. Otherwise, a very... tasty recipe.Read more
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null null, null 12-10-2009
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Great Mashed Taters, But Only Salt the Water
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Have made this recipe several times now and it's a winner. But, the recipe as written is a bit confusing. Add the (2 T, or... less if you're watching your sodium)salt to the water with the potatoes before cooking, and then ONLY add more salt (to taste) after you've mashed and added other ingredients if it's needed. I watched the video footage of Alton making this recipe and he added the salt to the water in the very beginning. Also, he said that the potatoes will initially be very wet when you add the half-n-half and cheese, so don't be nervous that you've added too much liquid. Cover and let sit for five minutes, and they'll firm up nicely.Read more
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null null, null 11-30-2009
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Too salty
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The 2 Tbls of salt in addition to the 6 cloves of garlic make the pototes way too salty. Next time, I will cut back on both... those items, because I think it could be a very good dish.Read more