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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Creamy Recipe Secrets

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes flavored with mellow roasted garlic, warm butter, and dairy. Choose one garlic head for a gentle flavor or up to three for a bold garlic finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1-3 heads Whole garlic heads
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil, for roasting garlic
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, divided or cut into pieces
  • 1/2-1 cup Heavy cream, whole milk, or half-and-half, warmed
Seasoning
  • 1 1/2-2 teaspoons Kosher salt, plus more for cooking water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Optional Garnish
  • To taste Chopped chives, parsley, or a small amount of Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Slice the tops from the garlic heads to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap loosely in foil, and roast for 35 to 60 minutes, until soft, fragrant, and lightly golden.
  2. Cool the roasted garlic until it is comfortable to handle. Squeeze the softened cloves from their skins and mash them into a smooth paste.
  3. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, generously salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 to 25 minutes, until a fork passes through the chunks easily.
  4. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the warm pot for one to two minutes so excess moisture can evaporate.
  5. Warm the butter and cream, milk, or half-and-half separately. Add the roasted garlic paste, warm butter, and warm dairy to the potatoes.
  6. Mash with a hand masher for a rustic texture or press through a ricer for a smoother finish. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, adding more warm dairy as needed, but stop mixing as soon as the potatoes are creamy.

Notes

Yukon Gold potatoes provide a naturally buttery texture. Use one garlic head for mild roasted garlic flavor and up to three for a stronger version. Do not use a food processor or overmix, because excess agitation can make the potatoes gluey. Keep finished potatoes warm and garnish with chives, parsley, or a little Parmesan.