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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are simple yet packed with lots of flavor. Roasted garlic cloves are mashed with tender redskin potatoes, butter and half & half for an incredible side to just about anything.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword Chirstmas, holiday side dish, roasted garlic, side dish, Thanksgiving
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 332
Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • 2 pounds redskin potatoes wash, pat dry and quarter
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup half & half
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • freshly ground black
  • melted butter for serving (optional)
  • chives for serving (optional)
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Instructions

ROAST THE GARLIC:

  • Preheat your oven to 400° (or 200℃).
  • Cut the top third portion off of the head garlic and place on a piece of foil. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Fold up the edges and crimp tightly (forming a pouch) and roast for 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool until safe to handle.

MAKE THE MASHED POTATOES:

  • Add the potatoes and 1 teaspoon kosher salt into a dutch oven or medium to large sauce pot. Cover with cold water, covering the potatoes by 2 inches. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium to medium high and cook until fork tender - about 20. to 25 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes, leaving them in the pot. Then add in the butter, half &  half, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves. Cover and let sit on the stovetop with the burner off for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Then use a masher to smash the potatoes and roasted garlic in with the butter and half & half. Mash until you’ve reached a desired consistency.
  • Add in the sour cream and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stir well until combined. Taste and season with more salt and black pepper if desired.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve with melted butter on top and snipped chives.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg