Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Our very creamy signature mashed potatoes with sweet roasted garlic
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Ingredients
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Potatoes
Roasted Garlic
Creaminess
Method
Preparing Potatoes
- 1
Peel and Chop Potatoes
Peel and chop the Russet potatoes into quarters for even cooking.
- 2
Roasting Garlic
- 3
Prepare Garlic for Roasting
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil.
- 4
Roast Garlic
Place the wrapped garlic in the oven and roast for about 30-35 minutes, until the cloves are soft and caramelized.
Mashing Potatoes
- 5
- 6
Add Ingredients for Mashing
Add the butter, roasted garlic (squeezed out of the skins), and heavy cream to the drained potatoes.
- 7
Mash the Potatoes
Using a potato masher or a hand mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with black pepper to taste.