Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Tasty and easy, these Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side for many proteins. A delicious change from regular mashed.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp. coarse sea salt, or more to taste
- 3 lbs. unpeeled red potatoes, washed and scrubbed Footnote
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. chive butter see Recipe
- 1 large head of garlic, roasted and mashed tips & tricks
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1/2 cup light sour cream, or to taste
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic salt, or to taste optional
Directions
- In a large pot, add some coarse sea salt then potatoes. Pour in cold water to about 2 inches above.
- Cover and bring to a boil. When it gets there, remove the lid and continue cooking until the potatoes are tender, about 17 to 20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes well and mash them. Add both butters and mash again.
- Add roasted garlic and freshly ground black pepper; mash once again.
- Add sour cream and milk; stir to blend; taste and adjust if necessary. Add garlic salt if wanted and stir well before serving.
Notes
Footnote: Depending on the size, you might want to cut them in half.