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Roasted garlic red skin mashed potatoes in a black bowl with a head of roasted garlic on the side.
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Roasted Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potaoes

Oven-roasting a full head of garlic is the key to these Roasted Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes! Make tonight's dinner simple and tasty with this easy side dish.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Shani W.

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Sheet Pan
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Vegetable Scrubber
  • Dutch Oven
  • Sauce Pot
  • Potato Masher
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 count large head of garlic or 2 small heads
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds red potatoes quartered
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons salt plus more for boiling
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut a small slice off of the top of the garlic head(s).
    Set them on top of a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Wrap the oil around the garlic and roast in the oven at 400°F for 20-30 minutes.
    No need to preheat the oven!
  • Wash and cube the red potatoes.
    Add the potatoes to a large Dutch oven and cover them completely with water.
  • Sprinkle some salt into the pot, and bring the water to a boil.
    Cook for about 20 minutes or until potatoes easily slide off of a fork when pierced.
  • After potatoes are soft, drain the pot and set aside.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic (it will be very soft) into a small saucepot. Pour in the butter, heavy cream, milk, and sour cream.
  • Gently heat the cream mixture on medium-low heat.
  • Use a potato masher to mash the boiled potatoes well. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Fold in the warmed cream mixture, continuing the mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
  • Serve with freshly chopped parsley or chives and enjoy!

Notes

Tips & Tricks:
Use a potato masher instead of something electric like a hand mixer. It's really easy to over-mix these potatoes, and they can turn waxy and gummy.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg