Wicked Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery, and packed with the rich, savory flavor of roasted garlic, these Wicked Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish. Made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes and infused with the mellow sweetness of oven-roasted garlic, this recipe comes together with minimal effort yet delivers maximum flavor. With a luxurious blend of heavy cream, milk, and melted butter, every bite is velvety smooth. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, these mashed potatoes pair beautifully with classic holiday roasts, weeknight chicken, or even a hearty vegetarian main. Ready in just 40 minutes and serving up to six, this easy mashed potato recipe is guaranteed to steal the spotlight on any dining table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 head Garlic
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle olive oil over the cut top, wrap it in aluminum foil, and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden.
While the garlic is roasting, peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes to let the excess moisture evaporate.
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them slightly with a fork.
Add the roasted garlic, butter, heavy cream, and milk to the pot of potatoes. Mash everything together until smooth and creamy. Avoid over-mixing to prevent a gluey texture.
Season the mashed potatoes with the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve the garlic mashed potatoes warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.0 g | 275% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3688 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 4275 mg | 91% | |
*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.
