Description
Creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes offer a luxurious side dish that elevates simple ingredients into comfort food magic. Smooth potato clouds infused with caramelized garlic melt on your plate, promising pure culinary satisfaction with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 lbs russet potatoes
- 1 head garlic
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup butter (56 g)
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the top off the garlic head, exposing the cloves, and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil and roast for 35-40 minutes until golden and soft.
- While garlic roasts, wash and peel the potatoes, then cut into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Place potato cubes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer potatoes for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender and easily mashed.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly in a colander, then return them to the hot pot.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves directly into the potatoes, extracting their caramelized, mellow flavor.
- Add butter and warm milk to the pot, using a potato masher to blend ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Transfer to a serving dish, creating soft peaks with the masher for a rustic presentation.
- Optionally, drizzle with a touch of olive oil and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Roast garlic ahead of time to save preparation steps and develop deeper, sweeter flavor profiles during cooking process.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for ultra-creamy, smooth mashed potatoes with perfect texture.
- Control milk temperature carefully to prevent potatoes from becoming gluey; warm milk helps integrate ingredients seamlessly without breaking down potato structure.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk or vegetable broth for vegan and lactose-intolerant dietary needs, maintaining similar rich and luxurious consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-58 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg