Description
Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a creamy, flavorful side dish made with roasted garlic, Yukon gold potatoes, and extra virgin olive oil. This easy-to-make recipe offers a rich texture and a subtle garlic sweetness that enhances any meal, perfect for holidays or everyday dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Sea salt (for seasoning)
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon gold or butterball potatoes, peeled
- 2 teaspoons sea salt (divided)
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Butter (optional for serving)
- Chopped chives and/or rosemary (optional for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare garlic: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Trim about ¼ inch off the top of the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Place the bulb cut-side up on a piece of foil, drizzle generously with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt. Wrap tightly in foil and roast in the oven for 40 to 60 minutes, until the garlic cloves are deeply golden and soft.
- Cool and mash garlic: Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and let it cool enough to handle safely. Once cooled, use the back of a chef’s knife or a small masher to gently mash the garlic cloves into a smooth paste. Set aside for later incorporation into the potatoes.
- Cook potatoes: Place peeled potatoes and 1 teaspoon of sea salt into a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about an inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain and reserve liquid: Drain the cooked potatoes, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. This starchy water will be useful to help achieve a creamy consistency when mashing.
- Mash potatoes and combine ingredients: Using a potato ricer or masher, mash the potatoes until smooth in a large mixing bowl. Fold in the roasted garlic paste, ⅓ cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and several grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Add ½ cup of the reserved cooking liquid gradually, folding it in with a rubber spatula to reach your desired creamy texture. Add up to ½ cup more cooking liquid if needed.
- Serve: Serve the garlic mashed potatoes hot, optionally topped with butter, and garnished with chopped chives and/or rosemary for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- This recipe yields creamy, rich, and flavorful mashed potatoes with minimal ingredients and effort.
- Using roasted garlic imparts a soft, mild garlic flavor without harshness.
- Adjust the amount of reserved cooking liquid to control the creaminess of the potatoes.
- Optional herbs like chives or rosemary add freshness and aroma if desired.
- Butter can be added for extra richness on serving, or omitted for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
