Description
Creamy and buttery, these roasted garlic mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 head of garlic
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk (warmed)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for water)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with 2 teaspoons of olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast it for 40 minutes, or until soft.
- Meanwhile, boil ~4 pounds of potatoes in salted water until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes well.
- Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the potatoes. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup of warm heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and pepper, to taste.
- Mash potatoes until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm with extra butter on top, and don’t forget the gravy!
