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a white bowl with garlic mashed potatoes and a pat of butter on top and garnished with chives.
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes made with Yukon Gold potatoes, roasted garlic, butter, and cream for a smooth, creamy side dish with deep savory flavor. Roasting the garlic first gives the potatoes a mellow sweetness that takes classic mashed potatoes to another level.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 460kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 2 heads garlic
  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh chives chopped
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut off the top of each head of garlic to expose the cloves, leaving the head itself intact. Wrap each head with foil and place in the oven for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and slightly caramelized. Let cool
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  • While the garlic is roasting, peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters. Place them in a large pot and add enough water to cover the potatoes. Add a generous amount of salt.
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  • Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
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  • Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin and add it to the pot with the potatoes.
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  • Add the butter and heavy cream to the pot. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes and garlic until they are smooth and creamy. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can also use an electric mixer. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well.
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  • Garnish with chopped fresh chives and a pat of butter.

Notes

  1. Roast the garlic until soft and golden: The garlic should be completely soft so it squeezes easily out of the skins. This is what gives the potatoes their mellow garlic flavor.
  2. Salt the cooking water well: Potatoes absorb seasoning while they cook. Properly salted water makes a big difference in the final flavor.
  3. Make sure the potatoes are fully tender: They should be very easy to pierce with a fork before draining. Undercooked potatoes will leave lumps in the mash.
  4. Warm the cream before adding: Warm cream blends into the potatoes more smoothly and helps keep them hot and creamy.
  5. Don’t overmix the potatoes: Mash just until smooth. Overmixing releases too much starch and can make the potatoes gluey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 1039mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1134IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg
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