Make Ahead Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Perfectly flavored creamy mashed potatoes...each bite is smooth, creamy, and so delicious!
Ingredients
- garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- yukon gold or russet potatoes
- heavy cream
- whole milk
- fresh sage leaves
- fresh thyme
- salted butter
- kosher salt and black pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice off the top portion of the garlic head to expose some of the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap it up, and bake for 40-55 minutes, until deeply golden and very soft. Let the garlic cool, then squeeze out the cloves. Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, combine the potatoes, heavy cream, milk, sage, and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes, reserving all of the cream. Discard the thyme and sage. Press the potatoes and roasted garlic cloves through a potato ricer, then add them back to the warm pot. Alternately, you can add the potatoes back to the pot and mash with a potato masher. Over low heat, add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved cream and the butter. Continue to add more of the cream until your desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, brown a little butter with sage or thyme and swirl into the potatoes before serving. Serve warm and creamy.
- Make ahead: In the oven: Prepare the mashed potatoes as directed. Spoon into a large baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, preheat the oven to 325°F. Pour 1/2 cup milk or cream over the potatoes and add 2 tablespoons butter, do not stir. Cover tightly with foil. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until warmed through. Stir before serving. Slow cooker: Spoon the prepared potatoes into the slow cooker, cover, and keep on low for up to 4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons butter, do not stir. Cover and let the cream warm and the butter melt. Stir before serving. Stove: Add 1/2 cup cream and 2 tablespoons butter. Place the potatoes over low heat, gently stirring until warmed throughout.