Garlic Mashed Potatoes Better than Texas Roadhouse
Some people feel like mashed potatoes are a boring side dish if you don't have some delicious brown gravy poured on top. But I'm here to tell you that if you need something to "cover" your potatoes, they aren't that good in the first place. Not only is my easy recipe for mashed potatoes flavorful enough to stand on its own, but it beats its restaurant counterparts with little contest! Let me show you how to make my Garlic Mashed Potatoes Better than Texas Roadhouse, and get this recipe in your hands and your heart before the holiday season!
Equipment
- 1 large pot
Ingredients
- 5 lb. bag of Russet Potatoes or Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 stick of salted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Sprinkle of fresh herbs on the top
Instructions
- First, peel the potatoes and rinse.
- Second, chop the potatoes into evenly sized-chunks.
- Third, fill a large pot with cold water and place the potato chunks into the pot.
- Next, put the peeled potatoes on to boil over medium-high heat.
- Once the potatoes come to a rolling boil, boil for around 15-20 minutes.
- Then, drain the potatoes and set aside. (I leave mine in the strainer in the sink.)
- In the same pot, pour in the heavy cream, add the cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, and sour cream, and whisk.
- Allow the cream mixture to warm, and add the drained potatoes to the pot.
- Then, use the potato masher to cream the cooked potatoes in the pot with the cream and seasonings.
- Next, add salt and pepper and taste.
- Finally, top the mashed potatoes with fresh herbs and serve warm.
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Notes
What are the Macros for Garlic Mashed Potatoes Better than Texas Roadhouse?
Makes 7 servings (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 cup)
Calories – 490
Protein – 7.89 grams
Carbs – 67.3 grams (net)
Fat – 22.1 grams