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Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Savory Gravy

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Savory Gravy is a rich, comforting side dish featuring creamy mashed russet potatoes enhanced with garlic and two types of Parmesan cheese, served with a deeply flavorful homemade beef gravy spiked with Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and a splash of sherry.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8 to 10
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling, Mashing, and Simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup heavy cream, warmed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup grated dry Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for gravy)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a large stockpot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle boil and cook for 10–12 minutes or until fork-tender.
  2. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return to the pot.
  3. Add softened butter and mash the potatoes.
  4. Stir in warmed heavy cream, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, shredded Parmesan, and salt. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding more cream if needed.
  5. For the gravy, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
  6. Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, rosemary, sugar, sherry, and black pepper.
  7. Increase heat to medium-high and whisk constantly until thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat, cover, and keep warm until ready to serve.
  9. Serve mashed potatoes hot, topped generously with savory gravy.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, roast garlic before adding to potatoes.
  • Use a potato ricer or food mill for a smoother texture.
  • Substitute dry sherry with dry white wine or a splash of apple cider vinegar.
  • Vegetarian? Use vegetable broth in the gravy instead of beef broth.
  • Store mashed potatoes and gravy separately for best reheating results.

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