Description
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect comfort food that combines buttery Yukon Gold potatoes with sweet, caramelized roasted garlic for an unforgettable flavor experience. This creamy side dish is ideal for family gatherings and holidays, bringing warmth and joy to your table. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough to steal the show, these mashed potatoes promise to be a crowd-pleaser at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 whole bulb roasted garlic
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like chives or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the entire garlic bulb in foil with a drizzle of olive oil and roast for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Boil the chopped Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the drained potatoes. Add butter and heavy cream.
- Mash everything together using a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg