Description
Transform your dining experience with these creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes. This delightful side dish combines fluffy potatoes with the rich, sweet flavor of roasted garlic, creating a comforting accompaniment to any meal. Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled chicken, steak, or roasted vegetables, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends. It’s quick to prepare and easily customizable with herbs or spices to suit your taste. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these mashed potatoes will become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 2 heads of fresh garlic
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for roasting garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off the garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Peel and chop potatoes into even chunks. Boil in salted water over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes and return them to the pot. Squeeze in roasted garlic cloves and mash until smooth.
- Mix in butter and cream until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg