Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These roasted garlic mashed potatoes are rich, creamy, buttery, and packed with sweet roasted garlic flavor. Made with Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, heavy cream, and sour cream, this easy side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Sunday dinner, or any family meal.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 whole heads of garlic
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream warmed
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Roast the Garlic
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice the tops off two heads of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast until soft and golden. Roasting the garlic is what gives these roasted garlic mashed potatoes their signature flavor.
Step 2: Cook the Potatoes
- Peel and cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a large pot of cold salted water and boil until fork tender.
Step 3: Mash Everything Together
- Drain the potatoes well before mashing them with the roasted garlic and butter. Add the warm heavy whipping cream, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Serve
- Transfer the roasted garlic mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, top with an extra pat of butter, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Tips for the Best Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
For the creamiest roasted garlic mashed potatoes, keep these simple tips in mind:- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a naturally buttery texture.
- Roast the garlic until it's soft and caramelized.
- Warm the heavy cream before mixing it into the potatoes.
- Drain the potatoes well to prevent watery mashed potatoes.
- Mash gently instead of overmixing to keep them fluffy.
- Taste before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed.
What to Serve with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These roasted garlic mashed potatoes pair well with so many meals, making them one of the most versatile side dishes you can make. Try serving them with:- Whole roasted chicken
- Roast turkey
- Crispy Baked Chicken Legs
- Sweet Ribs
- Grilled steak
- Pork chops
- Lemon Herb Marinated Chicken
- Honey glazed carrots
- Garlic green beans
- Homemade gravy
- Soft Homemade Buns
- Corn casserole
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