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Ultimate Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

A mound of creamy garlic mashed potatoes topped with melted butter and fresh chives.
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Make the ultimate creamy, buttery, and silky-smooth garlic mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic flavor. This easy recipe works for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with a little olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 to 40 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden brown. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold, salted water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  3. Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Drain the potatoes completely. Return them to the hot, empty pot over low heat for one minute, shaking occasionally, to dry out any excess moisture. This step helps create fluffy mashed potatoes.
  5. Squeeze the roasted garlic pulp out of the skins into a small bowl. Mash the roasted garlic with a fork until smooth.
  6. Add the softened butter, warm heavy cream, sour cream (or cream cheese), and the roasted garlic pulp to the potatoes.
  7. Using a potato masher or a hand mixer on low speed, mash and mix the ingredients until the potatoes are silky smooth and creamy. Do not overmix.
  8. Stir in the salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chives if desired.

Notes

  • For the creamiest texture, warm your heavy cream before adding it to the potatoes.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
  • Use a potato ricer for the absolute smoothest, fluffiest mashed potatoes.

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