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The Optimal Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

A generous serving of creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes topped with melted butter and fresh parsley.
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Make the ultimate comfort food side dish with these creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Roasting the garlic sweetens it, adding deep, mellow flavor to buttery Yukon Gold potatoes for a truly satisfying result perfect for holidays or weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 large heads of garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for boiling
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the garlic: Slice about 1/4 inch off the top of each garlic head to expose the cloves. Place the heads on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the exposed cloves. Wrap the foil tightly around the garlic heads.
  3. Roast the garlic for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and deeply golden brown. Let cool slightly.
  4. While the garlic roasts, place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold, salted water by about one inch.
  5. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes completely.
  6. Return the drained potatoes to the hot, empty pot over low heat for one minute, shaking occasionally. This dries out excess moisture, which helps create fluffy mashed potatoes.
  7. Squeeze the soft, caramelized garlic pulp out of the skins directly into the pot with the potatoes. Discard the skins.
  8. Add the butter, warm heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) to the pot.
  9. Using a potato masher or a hand mixer on low speed, mash or mix the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Do not overmix, as this can make them gluey.
  10. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve your ultimate mashed potatoes immediately.

Notes

  • For the silkiest texture, use a potato ricer instead of a masher or mixer.
  • If you need to make these ahead, prepare them fully, then store them in a slow cooker on the ‘Keep Warm’ setting until serving time.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with unsweetened almond milk or full-fat coconut milk, and use vegan butter.
  • These steakhouse style potatoes pair well with gravy or fresh chives sprinkled on top.

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