Red Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Creamy and flavorful Red Garlic Mashed Potatoes featuring roasted garlic and tender red potatoes, enhanced with butter and half-and-half for a rich, comforting side dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tsp olive oil
Potatoes
- 2 lb red potatoes, washed and cut into quarters
- 1 tsp kosher salt (for boiling)
Mashed Potato Mixture
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup half-and-half
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives
- Extra butter
Instructions
- Roast the garlic: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Slice off the top quarter inch of the garlic head to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, then wrap tightly in foil. Roast for about 1 hour until the garlic cloves are soft and golden. Allow to cool slightly, then squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins.
- Cook the potatoes: Place the quartered red potatoes in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes thoroughly.
- Warm the dairy: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently heat the unsalted butter and half-and-half together until the butter has fully melted and the mixture is warm.
- Mash the potatoes: Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the roasted garlic cloves and the warm butter and half-and-half mixture. Using a potato masher, mash until creamy but still leaving some small lumps to maintain texture. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish. Top with extra butter and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or chives if desired. Serve warm and enjoy this rich, flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Roasting garlic mellows its sharpness and adds a sweet, rich flavor.
- Use red potatoes for a creamier texture and slightly sweet taste.
- Adjust the amount of half-and-half to achieve your preferred mashed potato consistency.
- You can add extra herbs or grated cheese for additional flavor variations.
- For dairy-free versions, substitute butter and half-and-half with plant-based alternatives.
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