How to Make Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of a delicious, creamy side dish to complement your main course. And when it comes to comfort food, few things can rival the creamy goodness of mashed potatoes. But if you're looking to take your mashed potatoes to the next level, then look no further than this recipe for Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Roasting garlic transforms it from pungent and sharp to mellow and sweet, making it the perfect addition to mashed potatoes. And when...

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Ingredients

  • 2 heads garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • salt and ground white pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 14 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place garlic cloves in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until very soft, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix potatoes, half-and-half, and melted butter until well combined. Add cream cheese, sour cream, and roasted garlic; mix with a hand mixer until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    197 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 62mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 606mg