What's for Dinner? - Garlic Mashed Potatoes

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with unsaturated fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, water is budget-friendly.

Pick up 3 pounds of yukon gold potatoes.

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water.

Bring the water to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Mash the potatoes until smooth.

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup hot milk, 1/2 cup softened cream cheese, 1 lightly beaten egg, 3 tablespoons butter, and 3 cloves chopped garlic.

Mash the mixture until smooth.

Spoon the mashed potatoes into a greased baking dish.

Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and some chopped green onions.

Refrigerate the potatoes for up to 24 hours or preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 55 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens