Description
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic are the ultimate comfort food, combining velvety russet potatoes and sweet roasted garlic for an indulgent side dish that elevates any meal. With a rich, buttery texture and aromatic flavor, these mashed potatoes are perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they promise to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 whole bulb of roasted garlic
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Roast the garlic in a preheated oven at 400°F for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot over low heat for moisture evaporation.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth, then mix in butter and heavy cream until creamy.
- Squeeze in roasted garlic cloves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg