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garlic mashed potatoes

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Old Monroe, MO

Garlic Mashed Potatoes is a heavenly combination of mashed Yukon potatoes with roasted cloves garlic, butter, and cream. It is the perfect side dish for all of your favorite beef, chicken, and pork entrees. This is the ultimate side dish on Thanksgiving with roast turkey and gravy.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For garlic mashed potatoes

  • 1
    head garlic
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3 lb
    yukon gold potatoes
  • 5 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 1/3 c
    heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, rosemary, or chives

How To Make garlic mashed potatoes

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut off the tip of the head of the garlic exposing the cloves. Drizzle olive oil over the head rubbing all over the cuts. Wrap in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cloves feel soft.
  • 2
    Place potatoes in a large pot covered with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cook until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
  • 3
    Add the butter, cream, and roasted garlic to the pan with the potatoes. Cover and let the butter melt. Using a handheld potato masher, combine until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with a few pats of butter and chopped fresh herbs.
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