Garlic whipped potatoes but using roasted garlic mixed with a creamy and buttery texture for this classic side dish with a spin.
If you are searching for the perfect side this roasted garlic whipped potatoes has checked all the boxes. With their creamy texture and rich flavor, these potatoes are sure to be a hit with your family and guests.
Made with roasted garlic cloves, butter, and a touch of cream, these whipped potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. The roasted garlic adds a subtle yet distinct depth of flavor that takes this side dish to a whole new level. Whether served alongside a juicy steak, chicken, or as creamy pork chops, these potatoes are guaranteed to pair perfectly.
Not only are these roasted garlic whipped potatoes incredibly delicious, but they are also incredibly versatile. They can be easily customized with toppings like crispy bacon, chives, or shredded cheese, allowing you to create a dish that suits your personal taste preferences. And with their smooth texture, they make the ideal base for gravy or sauces.
How To Make Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Ingredients needed
- Russet Potatoes
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Garlic
- Chives
- Salt & black pepper
Making the garlic whipped potatoes with roasted garlic
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Then cut the top portion of a bulb of garlic, slightly exposing the cloves inside. Place in the middle of a sheet of aluminum foil then drizzle oil over the top. Wrap the foil around the bulb enclosing the garlic. Bake for 30-40 minutes.
- After placing the garlic in the oven, peel and chop the potatoes. Chop them as even as possible so they cook around the same time. Place them in a pot of water then bring to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, add two teaspoons of salt and lower the water to a simmer. Then, cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
- While the potatoes are boiling, place the heavy cream and butter in a pot on the lowest setting on your stove top. You only want to heat the ingredients; they should not be steaming.
- Now, when the garlic is done, carefully remove from the aluminum foil then take a fork and pull the roasted cloves out. Mash them up in a small bowl.The potatoes should be done around this time. Drain them and place in a bowl.
- In the bowl, add the warmed butter and heavy cream. Mash everything together. Lastly, fold in the roasted, mashed garlic and add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chives before serving.
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Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pound russet potatoes, peeled & chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium bulb of garlic
- chives to taste
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Then cut the top portion of a bulb of garlic, slightly exposing the cloves inside. Place in the middle of a sheet of aluminum foil then drizzle oil over the top. Wrap the foil around the bulb enclosing the garlic. Bake for 30-40 minutes.
- After placing the garlic in the oven, peel and chop the potatoes. Chop them as even as possible so they cook around the same time. Place them in a pot of water then bring to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, add two teaspoons of salt and lower the water to a simmer. Then, cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
- While the potatoes are boiling, place the heavy cream and butter in a pot on the lowest setting on your stove top. You only want to heat the ingredients; they should not be steaming.
- Now, when the garlic is done, carefully remove from the aluminum foil then take a fork and pull the roasted cloves out. Mash them up in a small bowl.The potatoes should be done around this time. Drain them and place in a bowl.
- In the bowl, add the warmed butter and heavy cream. Mash everything together. Lastly, fold in the roasted, mashed garlic and add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chives before serving.