Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Creamy mashed potatoes with roasted garlic packed with rich flavor and smooth texture.
Equipment
- oven
- large pot
- potato masher or ricer
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and roast garlic for 40 minutes.
- Peel and cut potatoes, then boil in salted water until tender.
- Drain potatoes and let them dry briefly.
- Mash potatoes using a masher or ricer.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into potatoes and mix.
- Add butter and warm cream, then stir gently.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
Notes
Use warm cream for best texture.
Do not overmix to avoid gluey potatoes.
Add herbs or cheese for variation.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g