Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Creamy mashed potatoes with roasted garlic.
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Ingredients
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Potatoes
Garlic
Cream and Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Roast the Garlic
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the whole garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap the bulb in aluminum foil. Roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and caramelized.
- 2
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Drain and Mash
Once cooked, drain the potatoes in a colander. Return them to the pot. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and into the pot with the potatoes.
Finishing Touches
- 5
Cream and Butter
Add the heavy cream and unsalted butter to the potatoes and garlic. Use a potato masher or fork to mash everything together until creamy and smooth.
- 6
Serving
- 7
Serve
Transfer the garlic mashed potatoes to a serving dish and enjoy while warm. Garnish with extra chives if desired.