Quick Mashed Potato Help?

Question

I am really craving mashed potatos with garlic. How can I do this with instant mashed potatos? I'm on a tight schedule today so I need a quick way to fix this!!!

Thanks!

Answer 1

Just put the garlic powder into the mashed potatoes and mix well. Or crush the garlic cloves really well, saute them for a few minutes in butter and put that in your instant mashers. Add some parsley, too.

Answer 2

how about this

ZESTY MASHED POTATOES

4 lb. potatoes or 10 to 12 med or 2 1/3 c. instant potatoes
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 c. sour cream
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 clove garlic crushed or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. chopped onion

Cook and drain potatoes. Mash, add cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper and garlic. Beat till smooth. Then beat in onion. Spoon into lightly greased casserole. Sprinkle with paprika and dot with butter. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Or make a day ahead bake refrigerated potatoes at 350 for 1 hour. Serves 10.

Answer 3

Make the potatoes according to the directions an add garlic. The amount of garlic would depend on the amount of potatoes being made.

Answer 4

Yes! I did this last night. Instead of adding extra milk to make them creamy after the potatoes sat for few minutes, I stirred in sour cream and sprinkled in some garlic. They were yummy.

You can also use mayo or Miracle Whip-type salad dressing or plain yogurt for the creaminess.

For the garlic, you can use fresh, or powdered of the minced stuff that comes in a jar.

Use whatever is easiest or happens to be in your kitchen!

Answer 5

While you're making the mashed potatoes without butter, melt the butter with some minced garlic. Pour it in when you whip them. If it's not garlicky enough, add some garlic powder.

Answer 6

i wrap cloves of garlic in aluminum foil.add a little olive oil.put in small pan to heat for 4 minute on each side.it will be very hot.open and mash ,add to potatoes!!!

Answer 7

Make potatoes like usual, mix in a little powdered garlic to taste. If you have fresh garlic, peel it,smash it, chop finely, stir a little in to taste.

Answer 8

BREAK A HEAD OF GARLIC IN A PAN W/OLIVE OIL SAUTEE HIGH RUN THROUGH GARLIC PRESS
MIX INTO HEATED LIQUID ADD POTATO-FLAKES BUTTER SALT AND PEPPER MIX WELL ADJUST SEASONING TURN OFF HEAT STIR SERVE AND ENJOY !!

Answer 9

it will be fine with the half and half. I hardly ever add butter to my mashed potatoes. I like them just fine with milk and salt. But since you usually add butter, I think you will be fine with the half and half. I love to add ranch dressing to mine too, if you have any.