Description
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy roasted garlic potatoes featuring sweet, caramelized roasted garlic and buttery Yukon Gold potatoes that create the perfect comfort food side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 large whole garlic bulb
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft and golden
- Prepare Potatoes: Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water over medium-high heat until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and let excess moisture evaporate
- Combine Ingredients: Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the drained potatoes. Add butter and heavy cream gradually while mashing until smooth and creamy
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a pat of butter
Notes
- Choose Yukon Gold potatoes for their naturally buttery flavor and creamy texture that doesn’t require excessive cream or butter additions
- Warm your cream and butter slightly before adding to prevent the potatoes from cooling down and ensure better incorporation
- Add roasted garlic gradually and taste as you go, since garlic intensity can vary significantly between bulbs and personal preferences
- Pass potatoes through a fine-mesh sieve or food mill for ultra-smooth restaurant-quality texture if serving for special occasions
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (serves 4-6)
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: creamy roasted garlic potatoes, roasted garlic, yukon gold potatoes, comfort food, side dish, creamy potatoes