Description
Elevate your comfort food game with these incredibly creamy and flavorful mashed potatoes. Roasting the garlic infuses them with a deep, mellow sweetness that transforms a classic side dish into something truly special.
Ingredients
3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 whole head garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
Prepare your oven to 400F. Trim the top off a head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 40 minutes until tender.
Boil peeled and cubed potatoes until they are easily pierced with a fork.
Gently dry the cooked potatoes, then add the soft roasted garlic cloves.
Stir in butter, warm cream and milk, and sour cream or cream cheese.
Mash everything until smooth and luxurious, then season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with fresh chives before serving.
Notes
Yukon Golds offer a buttery flavor and creamy texture, while Russets tend to be starchier, yielding an exceptionally fluffy mash.
A whole head of garlic is key to developing that deep, sweet roasted flavor. Don’t be shy with the garlic; roasting mellows its pungency beautifully.
Unsalted butter adds richness and helps create that smooth, melt-in-your-mouth consistency. Ensure it’s softened for easy incorporation.
Warming these liquids before adding them helps them emulsify better with the potatoes and butter, preventing a greasy texture and ensuring a beautifully smooth mash.
This is the secret to that extra tang and velvety finish. It adds a wonderful depth of flavor and an incredibly creamy texture.
These add a beautiful burst of color and a mild oniony flavor to finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American