Description
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Creamy spuds infused with roasted garlic for a comforting and flavorful side dish. Perfect for any crowd!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds (1.4 kg) potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred for buttery flavor, or a mix with Russets)
- 2 whole garlic heads
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon (2 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Garlic Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Slice the top quarter off each garlic head to expose all the cloves. Place them on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Wrap the foil around the garlic to create a sealed packet. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until the cloves are golden brown and completely soft. Let cool slightly before handling.Step 2: Prepare the Potatoes While the garlic roasts, peel your potatoes and cut them into evenly sized 1-inch chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.Step 3: Drain and Dry Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander. This is crucial! Return them to the hot pot and place over low heat for 1-2 minutes, gently stirring to allow excess moisture to evaporate. This step ensures your **Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes** won’t be watery.Step 4: Prepare the Additions While potatoes are drying, warm your milk or cream in a small saucepan or microwave until steaming but not boiling. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their papery skins into a small bowl and mash with a fork until smooth.Step 5: Mash and Combine Add the butter to the hot potatoes and mash using a potato masher or ricer until mostly smooth with some small lumps for texture. Fold in the mashed roasted garlic, ensuring it’s evenly distributed. Gradually add the warm milk or cream while gently stirring until your desired consistency is reached.Step 6: Season and Serve Season your **Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes** with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Fold in fresh herbs if using, reserving some for garnish. Transfer to a warm serving bowl, add a pat of butter on top if desired, sprinkle with remaining herbs, and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg