Description
Creamy and comforting garlic mashed potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet, whole and unpeeled)
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half or whole milk)
- ¾ cup grated Parmigiano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Slice the top off the whole head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast until golden and soft (30 minutes in air fryer or 40 minutes in a 400°F oven).
- Boil the Potatoes: Boil whole, unpeeled potatoes in salted water for about 30 minutes until tender. Drain and let sit to evaporate excess steam.
- Rice the Potatoes: Slice potatoes in half and press through a potato ricer into a large pot.
- Whip and Finish: Warm butter and cream until melted, then mix with the riced potatoes, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until combined. Adjust consistency with cream if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider folding in herbs such as chives or parsley. You can also make a lighter version by substituting whole milk for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, garlic, comfort food, side dish, creamy