Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Creamy, buttery, and infused with sweet roasted garlic, this dish transforms any meal into a celebration. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, each bite delivers a delightful flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with any main course, these mashed potatoes are sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 whole fresh garlic bulb
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chives (optional, finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Peel and chop Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks. Place in a large pot of salted water.
- Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain well.
- In a large bowl or pot, mash the drained potatoes with roasted garlic cloves squeezed from their skins using a potato masher or ricer.
- Stir in melted butter and heavy cream until creamy; adjust consistency as desired.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking/Boiling
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg