Rustic Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Rustic Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes – this easy rustic mash combines skin on Yukon Golden Potatoes with the delicious flavours of garlic and parmesan for the perfect side for any main meal. 

Rustic Mashed Potatoes

Never tried rustic mashed potatoes? Then you are seriously missing out because Skin on golden mashed potatoes is just like the best side ever!!

and guess what? the skin on means you save time because there is no having to stand there peeling several potatoes. Bonus!!!

Also when it comes to mashing this delicious Rustic Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, you don’t need a fancy potato masher. The key is in the title “rustic” so just a good ole fork is perfect if that is all you have. 

The Best Potatoes for Mashed Potatoes (Mash)

So what are the best potatoes for mash? I never use a floury type of potato. Why? because I always find they taste far too dry as mash unless you are adding copious amounts of butter and milk and/or cream. 

We want to save syns/points right so if we can keep those to a minimum, it means we can enjoy a decent sized serving.

The key is to use a waxy buttery variety of potato and Yukon Golds are the best ever!! They have a lovely buttery flavour without the need for any butter.

Looking for a similar variety in the UK? Then search for Elfe potatoes, or failing that another variety of waxy potatoes. Don’t worry if they are small ones,  this is a skin on recipe, so you don’t need to peel them. 

Substitutes for Parmesan

Don’t like the strong flavour of parmesan and prefer a milder tasting cheese?

Then go for some good quality cheddar or red Leicester – the latter will add a more of an orange streak through the mashed potatoes, but it will still taste amazing.

It’s those flecks of cheesy goodness that take this rustic mash to a whole other level – yum!!

Best Main Dish for Mashed Potatoes

Wondering what main course to serve alongside these Rustic Parmesan and Garlic Mashed Potatoes, for me, it always has to be a casserole or stew type dish, something saucy is just perfect. Here are a few of my favourites:

• HEARTY SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
• TUSCAN BEEF CASSEROLE (STOVE TOP OR INSTANT POT)
• SMOKED PAPRIKA CHICKEN CASSEROLE (INSTANT POT, SLOW COOKER OR STOVE TOP)
• BEEF AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE (OVEN, SLOW COOKER, INSTANT POT)
• BRAISED BEEF
• SLOW COOKER GUINNESS BEEF BRISKET

or head on over to my Full Recipe Index with over 900 delicious Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly recipes all fully searchable by meal type, ingredients, syn value and smart points etc

This recipe was originally posted on 19th of February 2011 and updated on 10th March 2020

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Rustic Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Rustic Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes - this easy rustic mash combines skin on Yukon Golden Potatoes with the delicious flavours of garlic and parmesan for the perfect side for any main meal. 

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Ingredients

• 800g of Yukon Gold Potatoes (or similar waxy variety of potato)
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 60g of parmesan, grated
• sea salt and black pepper to season
• fresh chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

1. Add the potatoes (with skins) and garlic to a saucepan, cover with water and then place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for approx 12 mins until a fork slides through the potatoes easily.
2. Remove from heat and drain.
3. Roughly mash the potatoes and garlic together with a fork and then add in the parmesan and parsley mix to combine
4. Taste and season as needed with salt and black pepper
5. This makes a delicious side dish for any meal.
6. Serve and Enjoy!!

Notes

This recipe is gluten free, vegetarian, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

• Slimming World - 3.5 syns is not using HEa towards parmesan
• Green WW Smart Points - 7 per serving
• Blue WW Smart Points - 7 per serving
• Purple WW Smart Points - 2 per serving
• Vegetarian - use a vegetarian-friendly cheese

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 SERVING
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 206Total Fat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 2.9gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 320mgCarbohydrates: 33.5gFiber: 5.4gSugar: 2.7gProtein: 9.1g