Description
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate creamy comfort food, infused with sweet, mellow roasted garlic and rich butter. This easy, flavorful side dish is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or everyday dinners. Creamy yet rustic, they pair beautifully with everything from turkey to grilled veggies and reheat like a dream.
Ingredients
1 head garlic
1 tsp olive oil
2 lbs red potatoes, quartered
6 tbsp butter
3/4 cup half-and-half
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the top 1/4 inch off the garlic head.
Drizzle exposed cloves with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 1 hour until golden and soft. Cool slightly and squeeze out garlic cloves.
Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Add roasted garlic.
Warm butter and half-and-half together until butter is melted. Pour over potatoes.
Mash until creamy with a little texture. Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with extra butter or herbs if desired.
Notes
Warmed butter and cream mix in more smoothly than cold.
Use a masher for rustic texture or a hand mixer for smooth consistency.
Leave the potato skins for color and texture or peel if preferred.
Great make-ahead side dish—just reheat with a splash of cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including roasting garlic)
- Category: Plats
- Method: Boiling & Mashing
- Cuisine: American