Description
This recipe for Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes offers a rich and creamy twist on the classic side dish by incorporating roasted garlic for a deep, mellow flavor. Soft potatoes are boiled and combined with buttery, flavorful roasted garlic, warm milk, and seasonings to create a smooth, comforting mash that pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses. Garnished with fresh herbs, this dish is ideal for holiday meals or everyday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the individual cloves. Drizzle the exposed cloves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, wrap the whole head tightly in foil, and roast it in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the garlic cloves become soft and golden.
- Cook the Potatoes: While the garlic is roasting, place the peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender and easily pierced.
- Drain and Prepare Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly, then return them to the pot. This removes excess water and helps achieve a creamy texture when mashing.
- Prepare Roasted Garlic Paste: Once the roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the softened cloves out of their skins and mash them into a smooth paste.
- Mash and Mix: Add the roasted garlic paste to the potatoes along with the warmed milk, softened butter, salt, and pepper. Mash the mixture using a potato masher or a hand mixer until the mashed potatoes are smooth, creamy, and well combined. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish, garnish with freshly chopped chives or parsley if desired, and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra richness, replace whole milk with half-and-half or heavy cream.
- You can prepare these mashed potatoes in advance and gently reheat them on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for a naturally creamy texture, or russet potatoes for a fluffier mash.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
