Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes use a whole head of roasted garlic to add mellow sweetness and depth to creamy potatoes. Red potatoes are boiled until tender, then mashed with warm butter and half-and-half for a smooth but slightly chunky texture. Roasting the garlic softens its sharpness and allows it to blend gently throughout, enhancing the dish's savory flavor. Freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt subtly season the potatoes, balancing the richness. This preparation yields comforting, richly flavored mashed potatoes that can accompany various main courses.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic head
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 pounds potato washed and cut into quarters, red
- kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup half and half
- black pepper fresh ground
Instructions
- Roast the garlic - cut the top 1/4 inch off of the garlic head. Wrap the garlic head in foil and drizzle olive oil over the garlic. close the foil around the garlic and roast in oven at 375 degrees F for about an hour. The garlic will be very soft and golden when done. When ready to use, you can easily squeeze the garlic cloves out of the skin.
- Place potatoes in a large pot or dutch oven and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes or until fork tender.
- Drain and return potatoes to pot, along with the roasted garlic cloves.
- Gently warm the half and half and butter until butter is melted (this can be done on the stovetop or microwave). Add to the pot with the potatoes and garlic, along with salt and pepper. Mash until milk and butter are incorporated and potatoes are a creamy consistency with some lumps.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and more butter, serve.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 746mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 468IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.