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Creamy mashed potatoes with black pepper and chopped chives in a white bowl.

Roasted Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes scrubbed
  • 1 head of garlic cloves separated and peeled
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter plus extra for topping
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. While it's warming up, place your whole potatoes on a baking sheet and cover them with aluminum foil to lock in the moisture.
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  • Slide the baking sheet into the oven and roast the potatoes until they're fork-tender, which should take about an hour.
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  • Flavor Foundations: While the potatoes are roasting, take a saucepan and combine the peeled garlic cloves, milk, thyme, and peppercorns. Cut the butter into chunks and add it to the pan along with the salt.
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  • Heat the mixture over medium until it gently simmers. Then, turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let it sit.
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  • Once the potatoes are roasted, let them cool just enough to handle and then peel off the skins.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl or pot and mash them to your desired consistency. If you have a potato ricer or food mill, now's the time to put it to good use for an even smoother mash.
  • Strain the infused milk into the mashed potatoes, discarding the solids. Stir the mixture over low heat until it's beautifully creamy and smooth. Season to taste..
  • Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving dish. Melt a bit more butter and drizzle it over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 724mgFiber: 4g
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