Description
Creamy “roasted garlic mashed potatoes” bring comfort and elegance to any dinner table. Luxurious potato clouds infused with golden roasted garlic deliver rich, silky satisfaction you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 head roasted garlic
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a robust oven environment by setting the temperature to 400°F (200°C), positioning a rack in the middle section.
- Select a whole garlic bulb and delicately slice off the top, exposing the individual clove tips, then generously drizzle extra virgin olive oil across the exposed surface.
- Envelop the garlic head completely in aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet that will concentrate the roasting aromatics.
- Transfer the wrapped garlic to the preheated oven and allow it to transform for 30-40 minutes, developing deep caramelized flavors and achieving a tender, spreadable consistency.
- While the garlic roasts, select high-quality potatoes and meticulously peel and chunk them into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Place potato chunks into a substantial pot filled with cold, generously salted water, ensuring the water covers the potatoes by approximately one inch.
- Bring the water to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer, cooking potatoes until they yield effortlessly when pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully drain the potatoes in a colander, then return them to the warm cooking pot to prevent cooling.
- Extract the roasted garlic from its foil packet and gently squeeze the softened cloves directly into the potato pot, releasing their rich, mellow essence.
- Introduce cold butter, heavy cream, freshly ground black pepper, and kosher salt to the potatoes.
- Utilize a sturdy potato masher or ricer to blend ingredients, creating a luxuriously smooth and creamy texture with occasional rustic potato chunks.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning, adding additional salt or pepper as your palate suggests.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with optional fresh chopped herbs or an additional pat of butter for enhanced indulgence.
Notes
- Garlic roasting transforms sharp, pungent flavors into sweet, mellow richness that elevates the entire potato dish.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, fluffiest texture that absorbs seasonings perfectly.
- Skip heavy cream for lighter version by substituting Greek yogurt or milk to reduce calories without sacrificing creaminess.
- replace butter with olive oil and use plant-based milk or vegetable broth for incredible flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg