Side Dish: United States – Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 25 min

Additional 35 min

Total 45 min

Ingredients

2 lb / 900 g russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 head garlic
4 tbsp (60 g) butter
1 / 2–3 / 4 cup (120–180 ml) heavy cream or whole milk
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chopped chives (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut top off garlic head, drizzle with a little oil, wrap in foil and roast 30–35 minutes until soft.
2. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes; drain well.
3. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl and mash with butter until smooth.
4. Return potatoes to pot, add garlic-butter and gradually add warm cream while mashing to desired texture.
5. Season with salt and pepper, stir in chives if using, and serve hot.