Description
Creamy mashed potatoes blended with sweet, mellow roasted garlic for a comforting, rich side dish that pairs perfectly with almost any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 whole garlic bulbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 30 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the hot pot for one minute to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- Add the butter to the hot potatoes and mash until mostly smooth.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the potatoes and mash until evenly incorporated.
- Gradually pour in the warm milk while mashing until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and black pepper, taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm.
Notes
- Warm the milk before adding it to keep the potatoes hot and smooth.
- Mash the potatoes while they are still hot for the best texture.
- Add the milk gradually to control the final consistency.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent the potatoes from becoming gluey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: roasted garlic mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, garlic potatoes, comfort food side dish, homemade mashed potatoes