Garlic Basil Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Garlic Basil Mashed Potatoes

By: DEANA 
"Easy, delicious, and perfect. My husband overindulges every time I make them. Red or Yukon Gold potatoes work best."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes, scrubbed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  2. Place drained potatoes, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, dried basil, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix well with an electric mixer on medium speed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 212 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 26mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Different, but good - I wasn't sure about the basil at first but it worked well as a side dish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2009 by jenny662   view full review
Very good recipe! The flavor was very good. Not overpowering, just a yummy background. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by redbryder   view full review
Excellent receipie!!!!! I added 1/3 cup milk since I thought it was too thick without it. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2010 by Alaskabackpacker   view full review
Delicious...highly recommended. Try using fresh basil to make them even better.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Except for the addition of the basil this is a more or less typical way of preparing mashed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2011 by Ann   view full review
yum!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2011 by Luis   view full review
Perfect! This is exactly what I was looking for.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by Mali   view full review
I have made these twice now and they are amazing! I had my family over and these went quickly!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2009 by Sheri S.   view full review
I liked the slightly unique taste of these mashed potatoes. I added some extra garlic and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2009 by SarahMc   view full review
I followed the directions exactly. Everyone in my family seemed to like them - even the 1 year...

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