Rosemary Roasted Garlic Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these luxurious Rosemary Roasted Garlic Cheese Mashed Potatoes, the ultimate blend of rich, creamy, and savory flavors. This recipe starts with fluffy russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, perfectly balanced with the earthy sweetness of oven-roasted garlic and the fragrant touch of fresh rosemary. The addition of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, butter, and a dollop of sour cream makes these mashed potatoes irresistibly creamy, while offering a hint of tangy depth. Ideal for holiday dinners or comfort-filled weeknight meals, this easy-to-follow recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table in under an hour. Garnish with a sprinkle of extra rosemary for a stunning finish, and watch this side dish steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 whole Garlic bulb
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Fresh rosemary
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the top off the garlic bulb, exposing the tops of the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and wrap it in aluminum foil. Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden.
While the garlic roasts, peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water.
Add a pinch of salt to the pot, bring the water to a boil, and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot over low heat to evaporate any excess moisture, about 1-2 minutes.
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a small bowl and mash them with a fork until smooth. Finely chop the fresh rosemary.
Add the butter, milk, sour cream, roasted garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash everything together using a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and fully incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, garnish with extra chopped rosemary if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.8 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 472 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 665 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
