Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is the version of creamy homemade mashed potatoes that we serve to our guests every Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Super easy to make and absolutely delicious to eat!
We have taken an old stand-by (mashed potatoes), added something interesting (roasted garlic), and created a slightly elevated side dish (Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes) that is sure to please at your next meat and potatoes meal. This is a must-make easy recipe for any holiday meal no matter the season. Enjoy!
How to Prepare the Potatoes
Step 1: Wash and peel the potatoes.
Step 2: Cut the peeled potatoes into equal-sized chunks. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover the potatoes with water. (Add a little bit of salt to the water)
Step 3: Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Simmer the potatoes until they are tender.
Step 4: Drain the water from the potatoes and place the cooked potatoes into a bowl.
How to prepare the Roasted Garlic
Step 5: Roast the garlic. (You can find the detailed instructions here.).
Step 6: Once cooled, remove the cloves of garlic from the paper wrapper and smash with a fork.
Step 7: While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small pan. Add the milk and cream and stir until the milk warms up but does not come to a boil. Take the milk off the heat.
Step 8: Add the smashed Roasted Garlic and stir until combined.
How to assemble the Mashed Potatoes
Step 9: Smash the potatoes with a fork or a potato masher.
Step 10: Add the Roasted Garlic, Butter, and Milk mixture to the potatoes.
Step 11: Stir with a spoon until combined. (If you want a smoother mashed potato, use a hand mixer.) Salt and Pepper to taste.
Step 12: Serve immediately. You will want to serve these Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes piping hot. So yummy!
Expert Tips and FAQ’s
No. You can use regular minced garlic in these potatoes but the Roasted Garlic really adds something special. We have all the directions you’ll need to make Roasted Garlic right here.
Stored in an airtight container, mashed potatoes should last 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Make sure to wait to put the potatoes in the container until they are at room temperature. You can freeze them too, for up to 3 months.
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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is the version of creamy homemade mashed potatoes that we serve to our guests every Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Super easy to make and absolutely delicious to eat!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds Russet Potatoes (approximately 8 medium potatoes)
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter (Sweet Cream Salted)
- 1 head Roasted Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Roast the garlic. (You can find the detailed instructions here.). Once cooled, remove the cloves of garlic from the paper wrappers and smash with a fork. Set aside.
- Wash and peel the potatoes.
- Cut the peeled potatoes into equal sized chunks.
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover the potatoes with water. (Add a little bit of salt to the water)
- Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Simmer the potatoes until they are tender.
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small pan. Add the milk and cream and stir as the milk warms up but does not come to a boil. Take the milk off the heat, add the smashed Roasted Garlic and mix.
- Drain the water from the potatoes and place the cooked potatoes into a bowl.
- Smash the potatoes with a fork or a potato masher.
- Add the Roasted Garlic, Butter and Milk mixture to the potatoes.
- Stir with a spoon until combined. (If you want a smoother mashed potato, use a hand mixer.)
- Salt and Pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Did you Make this Recipe? Leave a review below, then snap a picture and tag @twosisterscrafting on Instagram so we can see it!
