Description
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Rosemary are the ultimate comfort food, merging creamy Yukon Gold potatoes with the sweet, nutty essence of roasted garlic and the aromatic touch of fresh rosemary. This dish transcends ordinary mashed potatoes, making it a perfect side for everything from grilled meats to hearty stews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 heads garlic
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off the garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks. Place in a pot filled with cold water and add salt.
- Bring water to a boil over high heat; simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes and return them to the pot. Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot along with butter and cream. Mash until smooth.
- Stir in fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For creamier mashed potatoes, adjust the amount of heavy cream. - Experiment with different herbs such as thyme or chives for unique flavors. - Make ahead of time; reheat gently while adding a splash of milk if needed.