Joe's Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Elevate your side dish game with Joe's Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, a creamy and flavorful upgrade to the classic comfort food. This recipe showcases tender Russet potatoes blended with buttery richness, whole milk, and a touch of heavy cream, but the real star is the roasted garlic, which infuses the dish with a sweet, caramelized depth. You'll love how easy it is to roast a garlic bulb to golden perfection, creating a mellow, aromatic boost that complements the velvety mash. Finished with optional fresh chives for a pop of color and herby freshness, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, holiday feasts, or simple weeknight meals. Ready in just an hour and serving up to six, this crowd-pleaser is bound to become a family favorite. Perfect for those searching for "creamy garlic mashed potatoes," "easy mashed potato recipes," or "flavorful potato side dishes"!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Russet potatoes
• 1 Garlic bulb
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Cut the top 1/4 inch off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle the olive oil over the cut side of the garlic and wrap it in aluminum foil.

Step 3

Place the wrapped garlic on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.

Step 4

While the garlic is roasting, peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks.

Step 5

Add the potato chunks to a large pot of cold water, making sure the water covers the potatoes by about 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

Step 6

Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 7

Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Place the pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes to evaporate any remaining moisture.

Step 8

Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the bulb and add them to the potatoes.

Step 9

Add the butter, milk, and heavy cream to the pot. Mash the potatoes and garlic together with a potato masher or use an electric hand mixer for a smoother texture.

Step 10

Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 11

Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives, if desired.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1305.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1896.3

Total Fat 86.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 198.6mg	0%
Sodium 2584.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 17.4g
Protein 39.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 552.6mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 5843.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.1%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 51.7%