Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head of garlic, top trimmed; 2 tsp olive oil; 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 tsp kosher salt; 6 tbsp unsalted butter; 2/3 cup heavy cream, warmed; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp fresh chives, snipped

Silky, buttery mashed potatoes loaded with the mellow sweetness of roasted garlic. Made with Yukon Gold potatoes for a naturally creamy texture, these are the ultimate steakhouse-style side.

65 minEasyServes 6290 cal/serving

AmericanSideStovetop and OvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyEgg-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 head of garlic, top trimmed
2 tsp olive oil
3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tsp kosher salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter
2/3 cup heavy cream, warmed
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp fresh chives, snipped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Slice the top off 1 head of garlic, drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast until golden and soft, about 40 minutes. Squeeze out the cloves and mash to a paste.
2

Place 3 lbs peeled and quartered Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 tsp kosher salt. Boil then simmer until very tender, about 15-18 minutes.
3

Drain the potatoes, then return them to the warm pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes to steam off excess moisture.
4

Pass the potatoes through a ricer back into the pot, or mash until mostly smooth.
5

Add 6 tbsp unsalted butter and stir until melted. Mix in the roasted garlic paste.
6

Gradually stir in 2/3 cup warmed heavy cream and 1/4 cup sour cream. Season with remaining kosher salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper.
7

Serve topped with a pat of butter and garnished with 2 tbsp snipped fresh chives.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Garlic Mashed Potatoes need?

For Garlic Mashed Potatoes, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 40 minutes, in step 1.

Is there a substitute for sour cream in Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

The entry for Garlic Mashed Potatoes calls for 1/4 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Garlic Mashed Potatoes dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Garlic Mashed Potatoes is 6 tbsp unsalted butter, 2/3 cup heavy cream, warmed, 1/4 cup sour cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 290 calories, with 6 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

Refrigerate what is left of Garlic Mashed Potatoes within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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