Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
When you want mashed potatoes that taste like they came straight from a restaurant kitchen, these Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the way to go. Yukon Gold potatoes stay naturally creamy, and the slow-roasted garlic adds a mellow, buttery sweetness that takes this simple side dish to the next level.
Finished with heavy cream, butter, and a touch of dried herbs, these mashed potatoes are rich, velvety, and full of cozy flavor, the perfect companion to any holiday spread or weeknight comfort meal.
What You Need to Make Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- Whole garlic bulb
- Unsalted butter
- Heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Basil
- Thyme
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
1
Roast the garlic
Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the top off a whole garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and roast 30–35 minutes until golden and soft.
2
Boil the potatoes
Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes. Boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well and let the excess steam evaporate so the mash stays fluffy.
3
Mash and combine
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the warm potatoes. Add butter and heavy cream, then mash until smooth and creamy.
4
Season to taste
Stir in dried basil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
5
Serve warm
Spoon into a serving bowl and enjoy with extra herbs, melted butter, or gravy if desired.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 large whole garlic bulb
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast 30–35 minutes until soft and golden.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, 15–20 minutes. Drain and let excess moisture evaporate.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into the potatoes. Mash with butter and heavy cream until smooth.
- Season with basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well and serve hot with optional garnish.
