Description
Creamy and luxurious mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic and fresh rosemary, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 whole bulb Fresh Garlic
- 2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary, chopped
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Potatoes – Boil peeled Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes
- Step 2: Roast Garlic – Cut off garlic bulb top, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, bake at 400°F for 30 minutes
- Step 3: Drain and Dry – Drain potatoes, return to low heat briefly to evaporate excess moisture completely
- Step 4: Add Dairy – Add butter and heavy cream to potatoes, mix until smooth and creamy consistency
- Step 5: Final Mixing – Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into mixture, add chopped rosemary, mash to desired creaminess
- Step 6: Season – Season generously with salt and pepper, stir well, serve immediately while warm
Notes
- Start roasting garlic 30 minutes before boiling potatoes to ensure both finish cooking simultaneously
- Add cream and butter gradually while potatoes are still hot for better absorption and smoother texture
- Chop rosemary finely to distribute flavor evenly and prevent large woody pieces in final dish
- Keep mashed potatoes warm in slow cooker on low setting if serving later during gatherings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: rosemary garlic mashed potatoes, roasted garlic, creamy mashed potatoes, herb potatoes, side dish