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Dorm Room Garlic Parm Mashed Potatoes
Creamy garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes made with nothing but a microwave, a mug or bowl, and a fork. No stove, no pot, no excuses.
Notes
Starter recipe; adjust to taste. No fresh potatoes? Use ⅔ cup instant potato flakes with ¾ cup hot water plus the butter, milk, garlic and Parm.
RECIPE CARD
Dorm Room Garlic Parm Mashed Potatoes
Yield: 1–2 servings | Time: 12 minutes
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Equipment
- Microwave
- Large microwave-safe bowl or mug
- Fork
- Plate or paper towel to cover
Ingredients
- 1 Medium russet or 2 small Yukon Gold potatoes (about 10 oz)
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- ¼ cup Milk (or half-and-half)
- 1 clove Garlic, grated, or ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
- Salt and black pepper
- Chives or green onion, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Scrub the potato, poke it all over with a fork, and microwave on a plate 4 minutes. Flip and microwave 3–4 minutes more until a fork slides in easily.
- Carefully halve it (it’s hot) and scoop the flesh into the bowl, or chop it skin-on for rustic mash.
- In a mug, microwave the butter, milk and garlic 30–45 seconds until the butter melts.
- Pour over the potato and mash with the fork until creamy.
- Stir in the Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and microwave 30 seconds more to melt the cheese. Top with chives.
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