Ultimate Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Make the best garlic mashed potatoes with this simple recipe featuring rich, mellow roasted garlic for a silky, restaurant-style side dish perfect for any dinner or holiday feast.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 large head of garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top quarter off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Place the garlic head on a small piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap tightly. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes until the cloves are soft and caramelized. Let cool slightly.
- Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about one inch. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes well. Return them to the hot, empty pot over low heat for 1 minute, shaking occasionally, to dry out any excess moisture. This step helps achieve fluffy potatoes.
- Squeeze the soft roasted garlic pulp from the skins into the pot with the potatoes. Add the softened butter, warm heavy cream, warm milk, 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper.
- Using a potato masher or a ricer, mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Work quickly to incorporate the liquids without overmixing, which can make them gluey.
- Taste the mashed potatoes and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chives, for the ultimate mashed potatoes experience.
Notes
- For restaurant-style mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer instead of a standard masher for the creamiest texture.
- If you are short on time, you can skip roasting the garlic and use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder mixed with the butter, but roasting provides a deeper flavor.
- Make ahead tip: You can prepare the potatoes up to the mashing stage, cool them, and store them in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop with extra warm milk or cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 55