Healthy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These Healthy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are creamy, fluffy, and, taste fantastic! They may be made with healthier ingredients, but you can’t tell because of how much flavor is infused! These are the best side dish for any dinner, especially for the holidays! Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any random weeknight, these will be a winner!

Potatoes are easily one of my favorite foods! I don’t care if they are roasted, boiled, baked, or mashed. I will take them every way! I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels that way! These Garlic Mashed Potatoes will be another favorite in your home if you love potatoes as much as me. They pair beautifully with any meat dish, like my Healthy Turkey Meatloaf Muffins, pot roast, chicken, and turkey,

Garlic Benefits

Not only do I love potatoes, but I love garlic! I use it in almost every single meal I cook. Not only because it tastes fabulous, but because it has multiple health benefits too! Garlic is high in antioxidants so eating it helps boost your immune system. Studies have shown that garlic can reduce your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and protect you from multiple cancers. It’s also good for your tummy because it is prebiotic, which is food for beneficial bacteria in your stomach. Garlic can also support memory functions and may fight against Alzheimer’s.

But you don’t have to take my word for how awesome garlic is, this article from Health.com, and another from Medical News Today give even more detail than me!

Healthy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Ingredients

• Yukon gold potatoes
• Garlic cloves
• Low sodium chicken broth
• Milk or unsweetened almond milk
• Fine sea salt
• Ground black pepper
• Dried rosemary
• Italian herb seasoning
• Granulated garlic
• Plain greek yogurt
• Unsalted butter

For my mashed potatoes I like to used Yukon gold potatoes because they make a smooth and creamy texture, but you could always russet potatoes if that’s what you have on hand. I like to add some full-fat greek yogurt to my mashed potatoes because it adds a nice tanginess, similar to sour cream. If you don’t have yogurt, you could use sour cream, but the calories will obviously increase. Not only do I use fresh garlic in this recipe, but I also use granulated garlic! It adds even more depth of flavor, and you won’t be able to miss the taste. You have the choice of using dairy milk or almond milk in this recipe. But if you would prefer, oat milk is an option too.

Mashed Potato Equipment

• Potato peeler
• Chef’s knife
• Cutting board
• Large pot
• Colander
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Potato masher

The easy way for me to mash potatoes is using a potato masher, but you could also use a fork too. It will just take longer. Overall, the tools for this recipe are simple, and it doesn’t take a lot of clean-up.

Recipes Tips

There really aren’t too many tips to give for this recipe because it’s so easy. However, be careful not to over mash your potatoes because they can turn gummy and have a bad texture. Also, to drain the potatoes and garlic, you can either use a colander or place a lid on the pot carefully and tip it over the sink. That will save you from cleaning another dish.

I hope you love my healthy take on the classic mashed potato and will subscribe to my newsletter for more healthy inspired recipes!