Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy and flavorful mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
6
Time Required
45 min

Ingredients

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2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
1 head garlic cloves
0.5 cup butter
0.75 cup milk
1.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves.

  2. 2

    Place the garlic head on a small piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and wrap tightly. Bake for 40 minutes, or until cloves are soft and golden.

    40 min

  3. 3

    While garlic bakes, peel and quarter the potatoes. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt.

  4. 4

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

    15 min

  5. 5

    Drain potatoes well. Return to the pot.

  6. 6

    Squeeze the softened garlic cloves out of their skins into the pot with the potatoes.

  7. 7

    Add butter, milk, remaining 0.5 tsp salt, and black pepper to the pot.

  8. 8

    Mash the potatoes and garlic until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed for desired consistency.

  9. 9

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Perfect With

roast chickensteakpork chops