Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are a quick and easy recipe is anything but basic - rich roasted garlic and flavorful olive oil bring a perfect bite!
recipe originally published November 11, 2015
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Someone recently asked for holiday main dish recipes.
I realized a couple years ago that this recipe blog does not have any holiday main dish recipes. Now, I haven't even shared my favorite holiday recipe - it is incredibly unique, incredibly awesome, and ... just incredible. I may share it one day.
Holiday dinner for me have always been about the sides. Even before formally removing meat from the foods I eat, I rarely chose it. My holiday foods actually focus more on what we eat while we cook - the snacks and appetizers. Those are my favorite, and to me it is part of the holiday day - snacks enjoyed while cooking, watching parades, the dog show, and football, talking, laughing and enjoying. My food planning is just as much about the appetizers and snacks as the sides and desserts.
By the time the actual meal rolls around, my plate is sorta small and is just a festival of sides. Perfect.
This Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is one of my favorite ways to make mashed potatoes - simple yet flavorful. The olive oil finish adds a wonderful flavor and roasted garlic is always a good thing.
Of course, if you want a super decadent bowl of taters for the holidays, you can always make my Perfect Mashed Potatoes, which have rich cream cheese and another unexpected flavor component.
Our Savory Shiitake Rosemary Gravy is a perfect topping for any mashed potatoes...
Mmm, bring on the holidays!
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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This quick and easy recipe is anything but basic - rich roasted garlic and flavorful olive oil bring a perfect bite!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 2 cubes vegetable bouillon
- ⅓ cup cashew milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Arbequina Olive Oil, divided
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place potato pieces in large stock pot, cover with water and add bouillon. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Meanwhile, combine cashew milk and apple cider vinegar, whisk and set aside. This combination creates a buttermilk substitute.
- Drain water from potatoes, returning potatoes to pot. Add buttermilk mixture, one tablespoon olive oil, roasted garlic, salt and pepper. Using a potato masher, mash to desired consistency.
- Transfer Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes to serving bowl, drizzle with remaining two tablespoons olive oil.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
½ cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 135Total Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 237mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 5gProtein: 4g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Sabrina Modelle says
Girl, I am all about the sides as well. After spending 10+ years of my life as a vegetarian, I never missed the "mains". Even though I am mostly omni now, I gravitate towards the veggies. I could happily fill my plate with a big pile of these gorgeous potatoes. Great work.
Kristina Sloggett says
this will be the first year I am making a vegan "main" dish... I have had an idea in my head for a few years now, time to finally try it! and yeah, the potatoes... plenty of potatoes...
Susan | LunaCafe says
What a lovely combination of flavors. Looking forward to trying this. 🙂
Julia says
I like mixing up the mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving. I love the idea of a roasted garlic version. These look so fluffy and light!
Manila Spoon (Abby) says
Roasted garlic and olive oil? How can this not be delicious!!! Love it and surely a delicious comfort food!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
Roasted garlic is my favourite gourmet ingredient to add to any meal! I seriously just picked up a huge bunch of garlic for $3 so I plan to roast it all and freeze (and then I can totally make these potatoes for Christmas!)
Adriana Martin says
Nothing like the classics love this mashed potatoes want a bowl now =)
Kim - Liv Life says
Cashew milk!!! Need to try!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
Wow, that olive oil drizzling down has me sold - so perfectly fluffy and indulgent!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
The mashed potatoes were always the ONLY thing I wanted on my plate as a little girl! My grandfathers were the best!!!
Kelly says
Is there anything better than mashed potatoes? Uh, mashed potatoes with roasted garlic, that's what! Looks divine!