Name: Roasted Garlic Dreamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 14
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 heads garlic, separated into cloves and peeled; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks; 1/2 cup half-and-half, warmed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sour cream; Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

Mashed Potato

Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Aug 26, 2025
by Abdul Swaniawski
- 4.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

25 mins
TOTAL TIME

45 mins
SERVING

14 People
VIEWS

3

Elevate your mashed potato game with this decadent and aromatic dish. Roasted garlic infuses every bite with a sweet, savory depth, while cream cheese and sour cream create a luxuriously smooth and tangy texture. Perfect as a comforting side or a star dish in its own right.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 heads garlic, separated into cloves and peeled

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks

1/2 cup half-and-half, warmed

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sour cream

Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

26 g
Cholesterol

23 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

4 g
Saturated Fat

5 g
Sodium

62 mg
Sugar

1 g
Fat

9 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place garlic cloves in a small bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. (5 minutes)

02

Step

30 mins

Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil, forming a tightly sealed packet. Roast in the preheated oven until very soft and fragrant, about 25-30 minutes. (30 minutes)

03

Step

5 mins

While the garlic is roasting, place potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat. (5 minutes)

04

Step

20 mins

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. (20 minutes)

05

Step

2 mins

Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. (2 minutes)

06

Step

5 mins

Using a potato ricer or masher, process the potatoes until smooth. Avoid overmixing to prevent a gluey texture. (5 minutes)

07

Step

3 mins

Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into the potatoes. (3 minutes)

08

Step

2 mins

Add the warmed half-and-half and melted butter to the potatoes, mixing until well combined. (2 minutes)

09

Step

5 mins

Incorporate the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Use a hand mixer on low speed to blend until smooth and creamy. Season generously with sea salt and white pepper to taste. (5 minutes)

10

Step

1 mins

Serve immediately and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. (1 minute)

For an even richer flavor, use whole milk or heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
Roasting the garlic brings out its natural sweetness and mellows its sharp flavor. Don't skip this step!
Yukon Gold potatoes are recommended for their creamy texture and naturally buttery flavor, but Russet potatoes can also be used.
Adjust the amount of half-and-half to achieve your desired consistency. For extra fluffy potatoes, whip in a bit more liquid.
Mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk or cream to restore moisture.

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