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A dish with a brown butter mashed potatoes, roasted pieces of garlic, and herbs on top. Yellow napkin underneath the plate and the end of a utensil visible on it. Fresh garlic clove on the back of the plate.

BROWN BUTTER MASHED POTATOES WITH CRISPY GARLIC RECIPE

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AuthorMilena M
Comfort in a bite. These brown butter mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish. Creamy, light, with an extra flavor from the brown butter and crispy garlic. Everything tastes better with brown butter and this is no exception.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Russet potatoes, 2.2 lbs
  • 3 tablespoons brown butter, extra for drizzling on top
  • 130 ml milk, 1/2 cup
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, optional

Instructions

  1. Peel and add the potatoes to a pot filled with water, at least two fingers above the potatoes. Add a good pinch or two of salt. Boil until the potatoes are tender, and you can easily brake them with a fork.
  2. While the potatoes are boiling, make the brown butter. In a saucepan, add about 5-6 tablespoons butter. Cook on medium heat, stirring or swirling the pan occasionally. It will start to foam, and the milk solids will sink to the bottom. Make sure not to burn them. When the liquid has turned dark amber, it's ready.
  3. Chop the garlic and cook it with a little bit of the brown butter. It will brown fast, so make sure you don't burn it. Set aside when ready.
  4. Warm up the milk.
  5. Drain the water and mash the potatoes. Add the brown butter, hot milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Add the crispy garlic on top and drizzle extra brown butter. Serve with your favorite meat or veggies.
    Enjoy!