Description

This recipe yields ultra creamy mashed potatoes infused with sweet roasted garlic for a rich and comforting side dish. Perfect for holiday meals or weeknight dinners, it transforms simple potatoes into an unforgettable classic.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes

2 heads garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. preheat oven to 400°F

2. slice the top quarter off each garlic head to expose the cloves

3. drizzle garlic with olive oil and season with salt, then wrap in foil

4. roast garlic for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and golden

5. squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl and mash into a paste

6. boil potatoes in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until fork tender

7. drain potatoes and return to pot to evaporate excess moisture

8. mash potatoes using a ricer or masher until smooth

9. mix in roasted garlic paste and butter until combined

10. warm cream and gently fold into potatoes, stirring until creamy

11. season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with herbs

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: roasting, boiling, mashing
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 300
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 7
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 3
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 35

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