Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are creamy, buttery, and bursting with mellow roasted garlic flavor. A comforting side dish perfect for holidays or everyday dinners.
Equipment
- large pot
- colander
- mixing bowl
- Masher or electric mixer
- Foil
Ingredients
- 2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 head garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice top off garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35 minutes.
- Peel and cube potatoes. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, mash the potatoes with roasted garlic cloves, butter, and milk until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, use half-and-half or heavy cream.
Add grated Parmesan or cream cheese for a flavor boost.
Reheat with a splash of milk to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g