Description
Garlic thyme mashed potatoes deliver creamy comfort with classic French countryside charm. Herb-infused potato clouds melt on your palate, offering rich, silky indulgence that whispers of rustic kitchen magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes (or Golden Yukon, peeled and quartered)
- 2 heads garlic
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Dairy and Cream:
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (1 tablespoon for roasting, 3 tablespoons for serving)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the roasted garlic by preheating the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Trim the top of the garlic heads, removing any loose outer leaves.
- Place the garlic heads on a piece of aluminum foil and generously drizzle with of olive oil.
- Completely enclose the garlic in the foil, creating a sealed packet.
- Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Allow the roasted garlic to cool completely, then gently squeeze the cloves out of their papery skin.
- Mash the roasted garlic cloves and combine with of olive oil in a small mixing bowl.
- Peel and cut potatoes into quarters, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Transfer potato quarters to a large pot and cover with cold water, ensuring 1-2 inches (2.5-5 centimeters) of water above the potatoes.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Thoroughly drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
- In the same pot, warm the heavy cream over low heat.
- Fold in the mashed potatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, butter, and salt.
- Stir the mixture gently over low-medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and freshly ground black pepper over the potatoes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt if required.
Notes
- Roast garlic slowly to develop a rich, sweet, caramelized flavor that transforms the entire potato dish.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the creamiest and most luxurious mashed potato texture.
- Warm cream and butter before mixing ensures smooth, lump-free mashed potatoes with maximum flavor integration.
- Use fresh thyme leaves for a bright, herbaceous note that complements the roasted garlic’s deep, mellow undertones.
- Always start potatoes in cold water to help them cook evenly and prevent uneven texture or raw centers.
- Parmesan cheese adds a subtle nutty complexity and enhances the overall savory profile of the mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg