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    Cheesy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Modified: Jul 27, 2022 · Published: Apr 15, 2022 by Radwa ·

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    If you are tired of the same old baked mashed potatoes, today, I am sharing my Cheesy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe. It is AMAZING!

    a scoop of baked cheesy garlic mashed potatoes.

    Cheesy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Are you like me, a mashed potato addict, especially mashed potatoes with cheese? Or do you want to take your classic mashed potato to the next level? If so, my Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe should definitely be on your bucket list.

    This dish has all the gooeyness of cheese, the creaminess of whole milk, and the subtle caramelized taste of roasted garlic.

    From my experience, this dish is good enough to go solo. Grab a spoon, gobble up a bowl of hot Garlic Mashed Potatoes and enjoy.

    I also like it alongside Parmesan-crusted chicken Breast, which makes this recipe ideal for family dinners.

    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes casserole.

    You'll Need

    Let's talk about the ingredients you will need to make the recipe:

    White Potatoes. I used Russets potatoes because they always give me the best texture when making mash, as they are a kind of high-starch potato. I also prefer peeling the potatoes; however, you can leave the peel on if you like.

    Cheddar Cheese. It will add a flavourful gooeyness to the dish and an extra layer of taste to the potatoes.

    Butter. Preferably use salted butter. In case you use unsalted butter, make sure that you season the recipe generously.

    Milk. It adds a creamy flavour and texture to the recipe. You can use buttermilk or heavy cream instead.

    Garlic. I will show you how to roast your fresh garlic and turn it into a flavorful, sweet and caramelized addition to this dish.

    Olive Oil. It will be used to roast the garlic for this recipe.

    Salt & Black Pepper. No recipe is complete without salt and pepper. There is of course no cap to the amount of salt & pepper that you can add; that depends on your tastebuds. Use freshly ground pepper for the best flavour.

    Fresh parsley (optional). To garnish, it is also a refreshing flavour to the dish. You may use chives instead.

    “See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

    How To Make Cheesy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

    Roast the garlic and put the potatoes and water in a pot.

    First Step - Roast The Garlic

    Slice the tip of your garlic to expose the cloves and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil, wrap in foil and put in the oven at 180C / 356F until deep golden, for about 40-45 minutes.

    Second Step - Cook The Potatoes

    Place the peeled potato in a pot of cold water and bring it to a boil. Cook until tender (about 10-15 minutes), drain well and place in a mixing bowl.

    Mash the potatoes, aadd the roasted garlic, cheese, salt and pepper.

    Squeeze the garlic out of the cloves into the potato, add 2 tablespoon butter and mash until smooth.

    Now, stir in milk and cheese, salt and ground black pepper.

    Transfer the mashed potatoes into a baking dish, pour over 1 tablespoon of melted butter.

    Third Step - Bake The Mashed Potatoes Casserole

    Transfer the mixture into a casserole, pour over 1 tablespoon of melted butter and bake in the oven at 200C / 392F for 20mins or until golden. Allow to rest, then garnish with fresh parsley.

    Ta-duh! Your Baked Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes casserole is ready to serve!

    a fork full of Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

    Top Tips!

    • Don’t undercook the potatoes; if your potatoes aren't soft and tender, the texture of your mashed potatoes will be lumpy.
    • To mash the potatoes, use a potato ricer or potato masher for a smooth texture. If you prefer a bit of chunks, you can use a fork.
    • Drain the cooked potatoes well before mashing them; otherwise, the outcome will be watery mashed potatoes.
    • This dish tastes best when hot or warm. So make sure that you serve it fresh or reheated.

    Recipe FAQs

    How do I store mashed potatoes?

    Allow the mashed potatoes to cool and keep them in the fridge in a glass or an airtight container. They should keep for around 3-5 days.

    How do I reheat mashed potatoes?

    Frozen mashed potatoes should be reheated for 5 minutes in the microwave. Cold mashed potatoes should be reheated for 2 minutes.

    If you are reheating the potatoes on the stove, make sure that you keep them on low heat. You may also need to add some milk as needed to bring back moisture to the mashed potatoes.

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    Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
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    5 from 6 votes

    Cheesy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Cheesy roasted garlic mashed potatoes casserole has all the gooeyness of cheese, the creaminess of milk, and the subtle caramelized taste of roasted garlic.
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour
    Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 219kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Chopping board
    • Mixing bowl
    • Kitchen knife
    • baking tray
    • Potato masher

    Ingredients

    • 1 Kg Potatoes , peeled
    • 1 tablespoon olive Oil
    • 1 bulb garlic
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
    • 3 tablespoon butter , divided
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped

    Instructions

    Roast the garlic

    • Slice the tip of your garlic to expose the cloves and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil, wrap in foil and put in the oven at 180C / 356F until deep golden, for about 40-45 minutes.
      1 tablespoon olive Oil, 1 bulb garlic

    Cook the potatoes

    • Place the peeled potato in a pot of cold water and bring it to a boil. Cook until tender ( about 10-15 minutes), drain well and place in a mixing bowl.
      1 Kg Potatoes
    • Squeeze the garlic out of the cloves into the potato, add 2 tablespoon butter and mash until smooth.
    • Now, stir in milk and cheese, salt and ground black pepper. 
      1 cup cheddar cheese, 3 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup milk
    • Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, pour over 1 tablespoon of melted butter and bake in the oven at 200C / 392F for 20 mins or until golden.
    • Allow to rest, then garnish with fresh parsley.
      1 tablespoon fresh parsley

    Notes

    • To mash the potatoes, use a potato ricer or potato masher for a smooth texture. If you prefer a bit of chunks, you can use a fork.
    • Drain the cooked potatoes well before mashing them; otherwise, the outcome will be watery mashed potatoes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Bella says

      April 15, 2022 at 11:04 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Served it with roasted chicken breast.

      Reply
    2. Sally says

      April 15, 2022 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      I replaced cheddar cheese with mozzarella and added more salt.

      Reply
    3. Catrina says

      April 15, 2022 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to make, and you don't even have to bake it; it is delicious either way.

      Reply
    4. Olivia says

      April 15, 2022 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      The roasted garlic gives it a delicious flavour.

      Reply
    5. Madison says

      April 15, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      Creamy and cheesy, I love it.

      Reply
    5 from 6 votes (1 rating without comment)

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