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Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes loaded with cheese and roasted garlic flavor are ultra creamy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup whole milk warmed
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for about 18 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Melt the butter in a small pan and gently cook the garlic until fragrant.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot, then mash with the garlic butter.
  4. Stir in the warm milk a little at a time until creamy.
  5. Fold in the shredded cheese until melted, then season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Warm the milk first so the potatoes stay hot and fluffy.