Description
Creamy rosemary garlic mashed potatoes made with fluffy russet potatoes, roasted garlic, butter, and fresh rosemary. This cozy side dish is rich, silky, comforting, and perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 roasted garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the garlic cloves in a small baking dish and roast for about 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Stir in the salt and bring to a boil.
- Cook the potatoes for 15 to 18 minutes until fork tender. Drain well and return them to the warm pot.
- Mash the potatoes gently while gradually adding roasted garlic, butter, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped rosemary and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with extra butter and rosemary if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Warm the cream before adding it for smoother mashed potatoes.
- Do not overmix the potatoes or they may become gummy.
- Fresh rosemary gives the best flavor and aroma.
- Add an extra roasted garlic clove for a stronger garlic flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: rosemary garlic mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, roasted garlic potatoes, holiday side dish, fluffy mashed potatoes, easy potato recipe