- 6
- Average
- 50 mins
- Average budget
4/5
(9 Votes)
Ingredients
- 2 head garlic
- Olive oil
- 5 pounds red potatoes, washed well and quartered
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 10 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 cup heavy cream (or regular milk)
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2
Separate the cloves, drizzle with Olive Oil and wrap in foil. Place on a sheet tray and bake until tender and fragrant, roughly 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Remove the cloves and mash with a wooden spoon.
Step 3
Place potatoes in a large stockpot and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender and drain. Mash the potatoes until smooth.
Step 4
Meanwhile heat butter and cream until butter melts. Add the roasted garlic and potatoes and mash all together.
Step 5
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.