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Ultra Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Make incredibly smooth and flavorful mashed potatoes by roasting the garlic first. This recipe uses Yukon Gold potatoes for a naturally buttery texture, perfect for holiday meals or steakhouse-style comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top quarter off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Place the head on a small piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap tightly. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes until the cloves are soft and caramelized. Let cool slightly.
  2. Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water by about one inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain the potatoes well and return them to the hot, empty pot. Let them sit for 2 minutes to allow excess moisture to steam off. This step helps prevent watery mashed potatoes.
  4. Squeeze the softened, roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into the pot with the potatoes. Add the softened butter, warm heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
  5. Using a potato masher or a hand mixer on low speed, mash or mix the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Do not overmix, as this can make them gluey.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately as a rich potato side dish.

Notes

  • For the creamiest texture, use Yukon Gold potatoes. They have less starch than Russets, resulting in a naturally silky mash.
  • If you need to make these ahead, prepare them completely, then store them in a slow cooker on the ‘Keep Warm’ setting until serving time. Stir gently before serving.
  • For a steakhouse mashed potatoes feel, use a potato ricer instead of mashing for the absolute fluffiest results.

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