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    May 18, 2021 by Chelsea · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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    These Easy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe will be a winner every single time you make it! They are creamy, fluffy, buttery, and made with the perfect addition of roasted garlic.

    Have you ever had mashed potatoes where you couldn't stop eating them? Even licking the spoon when you noticed they're gone? That's what these garlic-roasted mashed potatoes will do to you! They are seriously the best-mashed potatoes I have ever had.

    It's the roasted garlic. Gosh, that stuff is the best and adds so much flavor.

    What I love about this recipe:

    • The flavor is next level with the roasted garlic.
    • A perfect side dish to any meal.

    what to serve with garlic mashed potatoes

    Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are perfect with almost any main dishyou can think of!

    TOPPINGS:

    ✔ Melted butter
    ✔ Fresh parsley
    ✔ Chives

    MAIN DISHES

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    ingredients needed for garlic mashed potatoes recipe:

    • Potatoes - The best potatoes for mashed potatoes are hands down Yukon Gold potatoes. They have the perfect buttery flavor to them naturally. And when cooked, they do not get mushy, grainy, or watery.
    • Butter - I prefer to use unsalted butter because I like to control the salt.
    • Milk - Whole milk or heavy cream is the best for flavor. If you're watching the calories, then 2% could work; it's just not my favorite.
    • Roasted Garlic - You cannot make these without the lovely roasted garlic.
    • Salt and Pepper - Season to your liking.

    step by step instructions

    HOW TO MAKE ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

    STEP 1: Peel, wash, and quarter potatoes. Place diced potatoes into a large pot, add cold water, and place onto stovetop over medium heat.

    STEP 2: Once the potatoes start to boil generously salt the water and boil for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.

    STEP 3: Drain the tender potatoes and place them back into the same pot.

    STEP 4: Add butter, milk, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper. Mashed with a potato masher or make whipped mashed potatoes with an immersion blender.

    recipe tips and variations

    • Storage - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
    • Reheating - You can reheat the mashed potatoes in the microwave or stovetop.
    • Change up the milk - Use almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, 2%, or skim if you cannot have whole milk or heavy cream. Or if you are craving something a little lighter.
    • Switch up the flavor - Add minced garlic instead of roasted garlic. Want more creaminess - add a little sour cream.

    frequently asked questions:

    How to make mashed potatoes not gummy?

    I recommend using the best potato for mashing, which is Yukon gold. Also, when boiling your potatoes, add them while the water is cold.

    What are the best potatoes for mashing?

    Hands down Yukon gold potatoes!

    Should I boil potatoes in hot or cold water?

    In cold water. Add the water to the pot, then add the potatoes, and then turn on the burner.

    How much roasted garlic should I use in the mashed potatoes?

    1-2 bulbs is perfect.

    freezer meal instructions

    While mashed potatoes are the best for freezing, you can still freeze them. For best results, use within 4-6 months.

    TO FREEZE AFTER COOKING:

    1. Prepare recipe as directed.
    2. Allow the mashed potatoes to cool to room temperature.
    3. Scoop out 1 cup portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, putting the baking sheet into the freezer until the mashed potatoes are hardened. Store in freezer-safe gallon bags.
    4. Freeze.
    5. Thaw the potatoes in the refrigerator overnight, then gently reheat.

    recommended tools

    • Dutch oven or stockpot
    • Immersion blender

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    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    40 mins
     

    These Easy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe will be a winner every single time you make it! They are creamy, fluffy, buttery, and made with the perfect addition of roasted garlic.

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: garlic mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes, roasted garlic
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 125 kcal
    Ingredients
    Roasted Garlic
    • 1 whole garlic bulb
    • 1 tsp oil
    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    • 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, washed, peeled, and quartered
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup milk or heavy cream
    • 1 roasted garlic bulb
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    Instructions
    Roasted Garlic
    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the top off the garlic bulb and place it onto aluminum foil. Add the oil on top and wrap the garlic with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes.

    2. Allow the roasted garlic to cool while making the potatoes. Unwrap the garlic and push out the garlic cloves.

    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    1. Peel, wash, and quarter potatoes. Place diced potatoes into a large pot, add cold water, and place onto stovetop over medium heat.

    2. Once the potatoes start to boil generously salt the water and boil for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.

    3. Drain the tender potatoes and place them back into the same pot.

    4. Add butter, milk, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper. Mashed with a potato masher or make whipped mashed potatoes with an immersion blender.

    5. Serve warm.

    Recipe Notes

    Storage - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

    Reheating - You can reheat the mashed potatoes in the microwave or stovetop.

    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 125 Calories from Fat 76
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8.4g13%
    Saturated Fat 5.1g32%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.9g
    Cholesterol 20mg7%
    Sodium 49mg2%
    Carbohydrates 10.9g4%
    Fiber 0.6g3%
    Sugar 1.9g2%
    Protein 1.6g3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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