Description
These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are incredibly flavorful and creamy! The potatoes are perfectly mashed and infused with the rich taste of roasted garlic. It’s a simple yet elegant side dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 8 large heads of garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 pounds red potatoes, washed and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Melted butter, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Roast Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a foil packet on a baking sheet. Peel the papery outer layer of the garlic bulbs, keeping the bulbs intact. Cut off the top ½ inch of each bulb to expose the cloves. Place the garlic heads, cut side up, on the foil. Drizzle with olive oil. Seal the foil packet and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Cook Potatoes: While the garlic roasts, place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 25 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes.
- Mash Potatoes: Return the potatoes to the pot (off the heat). Lightly mash. Add butter and heavy cream, and mash to your desired consistency.
- Prepare Roasted Garlic: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a bowl and mash until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Add the mashed garlic, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mix well. Serve warm, garnished with melted butter and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- You can use Yukon Gold potatoes or russet potatoes instead of red potatoes.
- For a smoother consistency, use a potato ricer or food mill to mash the potatoes.
- If you don’t have time to roast garlic, you can use 3-4 tablespoons of store-bought roasted garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg