Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives
Creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes with chives are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for elevating any meal. Fluffy Yukon Gold potatoes blend seamlessly with sweet roasted garlic and fresh chives, creating a rich and indulgent dish that’s sure to impress. Whether for a festive holiday gathering or a cozy family dinner, these flavorful mashed potatoes will keep your guests coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 head garlic
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil for roasting garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- In a large pot, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain well.
- Return potatoes to the pot. Squeeze out roasted garlic cloves into the potatoes and mash until fluffy.
- Stir in butter and heavy cream until combined. Add chopped chives, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra chives if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg