Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of garlic mashed potatoes that are sure to impress at any gathering. This easy-to-make side dish combines fluffy russet potatoes with roasted garlic, unsalted butter, and heavy cream, creating a flavor that’s rich and comforting. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, these mashed potatoes will keep your guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 whole bulb of fresh garlic
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives or parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and cut russet potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Boil Until Tender: In a large pot of cold water, add potato chunks. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Roast the Garlic: Slice off the top of a whole bulb of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes until soft.
- Drain and Mash: Once potatoes are tender, drain thoroughly. Return them to the pot over low heat to evaporate excess moisture. Mash until smooth.
- Add Creamy Goodness: Combine mashed potatoes with roasted garlic cloves, butter, and heavy cream while mixing until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Season to Perfection: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Fold in chopped chives or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg