Healthy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These Healthy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are creamy, soft, and taste amazing! The ingredients are a bit healthier, but that doesn't affect how delicious they are! They're a perfect side dish for any dinner!
Equipment
- Potato peeler
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Large pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander
- Potato masher
Ingredients
- 4 Large Yukon gold potatoes diced into cubes
- 7 Large Cloves garlic cut in half
- 1/4 Cup Low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 Cup 1% Milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp Fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
- 1/4 tsp Italian herb seasoning
- 3/4 tsp Granulated garlic
- 2 Tbsp Plain greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Peel the garlic cloves and slice them in half.
- Put potatoes and garlic in a large pot with salt and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Check with a fork by poking the potatoes.
- Strain the potatoes and garlic in a colander and then transfer them back to the pot.
- Add milk, chicken broth, herbs, greek yogurt, salt, and pepper to the pot. Mashed the ingredients with a potato masher until they are smooth.
- Optionally top the potatoes with green onions or chives to serve.
Notes
- Be careful not to over mash your potatoes because they can turn gummy and have a bad texture.
- 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.
