Creamy Garlic Scallion Mashed Potatoes
Created by NELady on June 10, 2023
- Servings: 4-6
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Recipe #40938
Ingredients
- 24 ounces potatoes (about 4-5 medium-sized potatoes), peeled and cubed
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup half and half (or milk)
- 2-4 tablespoons butter, depending on preference
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)
How to Make
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Step 1: Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and return them to the pot.
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Step 2: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped scallions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
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Step 3: Mash the potatoes, adding the sautéed garlic, scallions, sour cream, half and half, and butter from the skillet.
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Step 4: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then stir until well combined.
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Step 5: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, if desired, and serve hot.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (209.7 g)
- Calories 216.6
- Total Fat - 9.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 6 g
- Cholesterol - 25.9 mg
- Sodium - 94.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 28.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.2 g
- Sugars - 2.1 g
- Protein - 4.5 g
- Calcium - 57.3 mg
- Iron - 1 mg
- Vitamin C - 17.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg