Description
Creamy and flavorful Mashed Potato Garlic Bake combines fluffy starchy potatoes with roasted garlic, butter, cream, and cheese to create a warm, comforting, and versatile side dish perfect for any meal occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
Garlic
- 1 whole head of garlic, roasted or 4 cloves minced garlic, sautéed
Dairy & Fats
- 4 tbsp butter, warm
- 1/2 cup cream or milk, warm
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Parmesan, or Gruyère)
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice your potatoes into even chunks, then boil them in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. This ensures a fluffy base for the bake.
- Roast or Sauté the Garlic: While the potatoes cook, roast whole garlic cloves in olive oil until golden and soft, or sauté minced garlic until fragrant to develop a sweet, mellow flavor.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and mash them with warm butter and cream or milk until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the roasted garlic to distribute that rich flavor evenly throughout.
- Assemble the Bake: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a baking dish, sprinkle generously with cheese, salt, and pepper, then smooth the top for even browning.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the top turns a beautiful golden brown.
Notes
- Use warm butter and milk to keep the mashed potatoes fluffy and blend ingredients better.
- Do not overmix the potatoes to avoid a gluey texture; mash just until smooth and creamy.
- Choose high-starch potatoes like Russets for a lighter, fluffier texture.
- Roast garlic for a sweet, mellow flavor and added depth.
- Cheese on top creates a crisp, golden crust that enhances flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, garlic bake, comfort food, cheesy potatoes, baked potatoes, garlic side dish, gluten free potato recipe
