Description
Elevate your mashed potatoes with the rich, savory flavors of roasted garlic and salty Parmesan. This recipe transforms a simple side dish into a crowd-pleasing comfort food, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 head garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut off the top 1/4 inch of the garlic head to expose the cloves. Place the garlic head on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with a little olive oil, and wrap tightly. Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
- 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 the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the hot pot. Let them steam for a minute to dry out.
- Once the roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the soft cloves out of their skins into the pot with the potatoes.
- Add the heavy cream and butter to the pot. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or use a hand mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, warm the heavy cream and butter before adding them to the mashed potatoes.
- If you don’t have Yukon Gold potatoes, Russet potatoes can also be used, but they may result in a slightly starchier texture.
- Feel free to add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives for a touch of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg