Creamy garlic mashed potatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For Roasting
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1 ½ cups olive oil
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½ cup trimmed garlic cloves
→ Main Ingredients
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4 pounds Yukon potatoes, peeled and quartered
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10-12 whole garlic cloves
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 sticks unsalted butter
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4 tablespoons melted butter (for serving)
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¼ cup sour cream
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Coarse salt and ground white pepper, to taste
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Fresh chives, chopped (optional, for garnish)
# Instructions:
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In a small pot, combine olive oil with ½ cup garlic cloves and heat over low until the garlic becomes brown, tender and fragrant, about 20-30 minutes. Once done, strain and set both the oil and garlic aside for later.
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In another small saucepot, warm the cream and butter sticks over low heat until completely melted. Keep this mixture warm until needed.
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Add the quartered potatoes and remaining whole garlic cloves to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat and cook for 10-12 minutes, until the potatoes easily slide off a fork when pierced.
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Drain the potatoes and transfer them along with the boiled garlic to your preferred mashing tool (food mill, stand mixer, hand mixer, or manual masher). Mash until you reach a smooth, lump-free consistency.
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Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the warm cream and butter mixture, ½ to ¾ cup of the roasted garlic olive oil, sour cream, salt, and pepper until everything is beautifully incorporated.
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Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with extra melted butter and sprinkle with freshly chopped chives for a gorgeous finish.
# Notes:
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These creamy, garlicky mashed potatoes make the perfect side dish for holiday meals or Sunday dinners.
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Start with ½ of the liquid ingredients first, then add more as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
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The key to thick mashed potatoes is making sure not to overcook them.
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You can leave the skins on if you prefer - just wash and scrub them well before cooking. The skins contain lots of potassium!