Creamy mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic and Parmesan cheese, perfect for holidays and family dinners.
Author:oliviarosewood
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:40 min
Total Time:60 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Side Dish
Method:Boiling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
8 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the unpeeled garlic cloves on a small baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until softened. Let cool slightly, then squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skins. Mash the garlic with a fork.
While the garlic roasts, place the quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well.
Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the heavy cream, butter, mashed roasted garlic, Parmesan cheese, and milk.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or use a hand mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy. Do not overmix.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or keep warm.
Notes
For make-ahead mashed potatoes, prepare through step 5. Let cool completely, then refrigerate. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the oven, adding a splash more milk or cream if needed.
To keep mashed potatoes warm for a crowd, transfer them to a slow cooker set to the ‘warm’ setting. Stir occasionally.
Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for the best creamy texture.