Blow-Your-Mind Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Blow-Your-Mind Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes. This delightful dish features fluffy Yukon Gold potatoes blended with rich cream, roasted garlic, and butter, creating a velvety texture that elevates any meal. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners, these mashed potatoes are guaranteed to impress your guests and become a cherished staple at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, unpeeled
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water.
- Boil the Potatoes: Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Roast the Garlic: While potatoes are boiling, add unpeeled garlic cloves to a dry skillet over low heat for about 10 minutes until soft and golden.
- Mash It Up: Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Squeeze out roasted garlic from skins into the potatoes, then add butter and cream.
- Season to Taste: Mash everything together until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve Warm: Transfer to a serving bowl, optionally drizzling melted butter on top or garnishing with fresh herbs like chives before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg