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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Let's take the ultimate comfort food, mashed potatoes, to the next level with this incredible roasted garlic mashed potato recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Side dish, smashed potatoes
Servings: 10
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 large head of garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into even sized cubes
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • optional toppings: chopped fresh chives, green onions, or parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Trim ¼ inch off the top of the garlic bulb (the pointy part). Place cut-side up on a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Place the garlic in a muffin tin, drizzle with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, and cover with foil. Roast for 60-70 minutes or until the cloves are deeply golden brown and tender. Alternatively, you can wrap the garlic in the foil if you don't have a muffin tin. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Use the back of a chef’s knife or your fingers to squeeze the garlic out of the peel. Then smash into a paste using a fork and set aside.
  • Feel free to peel your potatoes or leave the skins on (I peel mine). Then cut them into 4 chunks, and transfer them to a large stockpot full of cold water.
  • Once all of your potatoes are cut, be sure that there is enough cold water in the pot so that the water line sits about 1 inch above the potatoes. Stir 1 tablespoon sea salt into the water. Then turn the heat to high and bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high (or whatever temperature is needed to maintain the boil) and continue cooking for about 10-12 minutes, or until you can easily poke the potatoes with a fork. Carefully drain out all of the water.
  • Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and mash with a hand mixer or stand mixer. Add salt and pepper to taste, butter, roasted garlic, and slowly pour in the milk while mixing. Then fold in the cheese.
  • Taste the potatoes and season with extra salt and/or pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh chopped chives, green onions, or parsley and serve warm!

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 987mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg