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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Jerk Tavern
Delicious creamy mashed potatoes perfect for the holidays and deserve a spot on your table year-round!
5 from 17 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 large potatoes
  • 5-6 cloves cloves
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ½ small small onion , finely chopped
  • 2 scallions , sliced
  • ½ cup milk (or more as needed)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp Badia Complete Seasoning
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Step 1: Boil the Potatoes and Garlic

  • Start by peeling and chopping the potatoes into even chunks. Add them to a large pot with peeled garlic cloves and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender — about 15–20 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Flavored Milk Mixture

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 2–3 minutes. Then toss in the scallions and cook for another minute to release that signature Jamaican aroma.
  • Pour in the milk and let it heat gently — do not boil it, just let it warm so the flavors blend.

Step 3: Mash the Potatoes

  • Drain the boiled potatoes and garlic. Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash them while still hot. Slowly pour in the warm milk mixture, a little at a time, until you reach your desired creamy texture.

Step 4: Season and Taste

  • Sprinkle in black pepper, Badia Complete Seasoning, and adjust with salt to taste. Stir until fully combined and silky smooth.
  • Your kitchen will smell heavenly at this point — buttery, garlicky, and full of flavor.

Notes

🌟 Final Thoughts
This Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is the perfect blend of creamy comfort and Jamaican flair. Boiling the garlic right in the pot gives a mellow, aromatic flavor that pairs beautifully with the buttery onions, scallions, and our favorite all-purpose seasoning — Badia Complete.
It’s a simple, flavorful side dish that brings warmth and soul to your table every single time.
So the next time you’re planning a comforting meal, give this recipe a try — and don’t forget to tag @JerkTavern on Instagram when you make it! We love seeing your recreations.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 661mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 153IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword garlic mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes garlic
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