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Hearty Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are a hearty, decadent side, and these rival the version found at any steakhouse.

roasted garlic mashed potatoes in a serving bowl with spoon, herbs and a pat of butter

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These fluffy garlic mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish! Easy enough to make on a weeknight, delicious enough for a special occasion or holiday dinner.

I know the garlic loves won’t need convincing. Roasting the garlic mellows it out quite a bit, and it gives the garlic a bit of a sweeter quality. If you’ve never roasted garlic, here is how I roast mine, FYI.

By the way, if you roast the garlic ahead, and have that prepped and ready to go, it will make this recipe come together much quicker.

And if sweet potatoes are more your jam, check out my mashed sweet potatoes recipe.

Ingredients

For best results, use the best quality ingredients that you have access to.

veggies, seasonings and other ingredients on white surface

For these roasted garlic mashed potatoes, you need

  • oil – avocado oil or olive oil work well
  • a fresh, whole head of garlic
  • potatoes – I recommend Russet potatoes
  • butter
  • milk
  • salt
  • pepper
  • Plus some fresh green onions and thyme to throw in (optional)

If you want to use heavy cream, that works too. Red potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes work as well, if you don’t have russets.

How to make roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Roast the garlic. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice about ¼ inch off of the top of a whole head of garlic.

Place the garlic head in the center of a square piece of foil. You can line with parchment, if you have concerns about aluminum exposure.

cut garlic in foil preparing to roast

Drizzle the olive oil over the garlic and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Wrap the foil around the garlic and close it up. Roast it in the oven until soft, about 40 minutes. This may be longer for larger heads of garlic, FYI.

Once it is done, carefully remove it and carefully open it up. Hint: watch out for steam!

roasted garlic in foil

Make this ahead (recommended) or let cool while you do the below steps.

Cook the potatoes. Place  the potatoes into a large pot and cover them with cold water.

peeled and chopped potatoes in a cooking pot

Bring to a boil over high heat on the stove, add a pinch of salt, cover the pot and boil potatoes at a simmer on medium heat for 7-10 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender and mashable. 

Drain the potatoes.  Drain the water from the potatoes and return them to the pot you cooked them in. 

Mash and season.  Add the butter, milk, salt and pepper to the pot with the potatoes.

potatoes with butter in a big bowl

Then use a potato masher to mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.

using potato masher to mash cooked potatoes

There are different ways to mash the potatoes that people prefer. If you prefer to use a potato ricer or hand mixer, those work too.

Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the pot of potatoes. This gives it the most yummy, sweet and mellow garlic flavor.

squeezing roasted garlic into mashed potatoes

 

Then gently fold the garlic into the creamy potatoes, top with the fresh herbs.

making roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Serve. These roasted garlic mashed potatoes are best served nice and hot with your favorite main dish like grilled chicken, steak or fish. 

roasted garlic mashed potatoes with butter and herbs

Garnish with a pat of butter, which will turn into a melted butter layer in top. Yum! I hope you enjoy this ultimate side dish. Let me know if you try it.

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roasted garlic mashed potatoes in a serving bowl with spoon, herbs and a pat of butter
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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are a hearty, decadent side, and these rival the version found at any steakhouse or other restaurant.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 232 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

For the roasted garlic

  • 1 full head of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Mashed potatoes

  • 2 pounds yukon gold or thin skinned potatoes – you can also use russet potatoes or a mix of both – scrubbed peeled and chopped
  • 5-6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk – I used whole milk for creamier potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Fresh chives or sliced green onion for topping. Fresh thyme is also a great topping on these potatoes

Instructions

  1. Roast the garlic. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice about ¼ inch off of the top of the head of garlic.  Place the head of garlic in the center of a square piece of foil.  You can line with parchment, if you have concerns about aluminum exposure. Drizzle the olive oil over the garlic and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Wrap the foil around the garlic and close it up. Roast it in the oven until soft, about 40 minutes. This may be longer for larger heads of garlic, FYI.  Once it is done, carefully remove it and carefully open it up. Hint: watch out for steam! Make ahead of time (recommended), or set aside to cool while you do the other steps below.

  2. Cook the potatoes. Place the potatoes into a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring them to a boil over high heat on the stove, add a pinch of salt, cover the pot and simmer on medium heat for 7-10 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender and mashable.
  3. Drain the potatoes. Drain the water from the potatoes and return them to the pot you cooked them in.

  4. Mash and season. Add the butter, milk, salt and pepper to the pot with the potatoes and use a potato masher to mash them up to your desired consistency. Squeeze the roasted garlic into the pot of potatoes and gently fold the garlic into the creamy potatoes, top with the fresh herbs.
  5. Taste to check the flavor. If you want to, add any additional salt, pepper, herbs or butter.

  6. Serve. These potatoes are best served nice and hot with your favorite main dish like grilled chicken, steak or fish.

Recipe Notes

Notes
To roast the garlic quicker you can do it in the air fryer. To roast the garlic in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. Cut about ¼ inch off of the top of the garlic head. Place the head of garlic in the center of a square piece of foil. Drizzle the olive oil over the garlic and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Wrap the foil around the garlic and close it up. Place the garlic into the air fryer basket and roast for 20-30 minutes. Remove and let cool for 4-5 minute before opening.

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 885mg38%
Potassium 699mg20%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 362IU7%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Ginny C says

    July 22, 2021 at 1:44 pm

    Step it up and add shredded cheese! I cook the garlic (cut into tiny pieces first) in butter and add to the potatoes along with the cheese. Cheesey garlic potatoes is so much better than plain! Thanks for posting!!!

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    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      July 22, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      Sounds delicious!

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