Description
Rich, creamy, and infused with the savory sweetness of roasted garlic, these Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish! Perfect for holiday dinners or cozy weeknight meals, this recipe turns classic mashed potatoes into a flavor-packed experience that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- 6 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in foil. Roast for 30-40 minutes until soft. Let cool.
- Boil Potatoes: Place peeled and cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water. Boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the pot.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
- Mash and Serve: Mash until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm with a pat of butter or chopped herbs.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare mashed potatoes and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of milk.
- Substitution Option: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option, and use vegan butter as desired.
- Freezing: Freeze mashed potatoes in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: side-dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 602kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 987mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 115mg