Garlic Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 1-ounce package Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix
- ⅓ cup half and half*, or more, as needed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
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Preparation
Step 1
Place potatoes and garlic in a large stockpot or Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain well and return to the stockpot.
Step 2
Add Ranch Seasoning, half and half and butter; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 3
Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, blend potatoes until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed until desired consistency is reached.
Step 4
Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
*Half and half is equal parts of whole milk and cream. For 1 cup half and half, you can substitute 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream or 2/3 cup skim or low-fat milk + 1/3 cup heavy cream.
