Description
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish to elevate any meal with their creamy texture and rich, savory flavor. This recipe combines the subtle sweetness of roasted garlic with buttery red potatoes, creating a delightful comfort food that everyone will adore. Ideal for holidays, family gatherings, or cozy weeknight dinners, these mashed potatoes are easy to prepare and incredibly versatile. Serve them alongside grilled meats, hearty stews, or simply as a satisfying standalone dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 pounds red potatoes (washed and quartered)
- Kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cut the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about an hour until soft.
- Boil the quartered potatoes in a large pot covered with cold water and salt for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot along with the roasted garlic cloves.
- Warm half-and-half with butter until melted, then add it to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, then mash until creamy with some lumps remaining.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg