This Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato is loaded with Butter, Cream and Cheese, then baked in the oven until ultra crisp on top and gooey underneath.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
We’ll get to the cheesy part in just a sec, but firstly let’s talk about roasted garlic.
If you’ve been a reader of mine for a while, you’ll have realised I’m obsessed with roasting garlic. Roasting garlic really changes both the texture and flavour of the garlic into something sweet and caramelized. Turns out it goes pretty nicely in mashed potatoes.
For a more comprehensive tutorial on how to roast garlic (it’s so easy, promise) check out my Oven Roasted Garlic. But for now –
How to roast garlic (quick summary)
- Slice the tip off your garlic bulb to expose the cloves.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Wrap in foil and bake until golden and caramelized.
Should look a little something like this:
Cheesy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
I mean mashed potato with roasted garlic is great, but let’s take things to the next level shall we?
Cheesy mashed potato brings me right back to my childhood (and has stayed with me through adulthood, clearly). You can’t beat it! The perfect side dish for just about anything.
How to make Cheesy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (quick summary)
- Boil your potatoes until fork tender.
- Mash in butter and roasted garlic.
- Stir in cheese, cream and seasoning.
Baked Mashed Potatoes
From there, honestly? It’s already gonna taste great. But if I’m making mashed potatoes I’ll always bake them in the oven.
I find that when you bake mashed potatoes, especially if they’re loaded with cheese and/or roasted garlic, it marries the flavours together a little more. You also get that gorgeous golden top, which is always to die for.
How to bake mashed potatoes (quick summary)
- Scoop mashed potatoes into a suitably sized baking dish.
- Top with melted butter (or extra cheese!).
- Bake until golden and bubbly.
And there we have it! Cheesy garlicy mashed potatoes are yours for the taking.
Once out the oven, I love to top with finely diced fresh chives. Try to not think of these as just garnish; they actually add gorgeous flavour and marry with the roasted garlic perfectly.
Hey, whilst you’re here why not check out my other recipes?
Recipes using Roasted Garlic
Potato Side Dishes
- Creamy Bacon Potato Salad
- Roasted Baby Potatoes
- Lemon Browned Butter Baby Potatoes
- Potato Dauphinoise
- Mashed Potato Gratin
Alrighty, let’s tuck into this cheesy roasted garlic mashed potatoes recipe shall we?!
How to make Cheesy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato (Full Recipe & Video)
Cheesy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Colander
- Potato Masher
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Dish
- Chopping Board & Sharp Knife
- Serving Spoon
- Aluminium Foil
Ingredients
- 2lb / 1kg White Potatoes, peeled & diced into chunks
- 1 cup / 100g Cheddar, grated (or more if you want it EXTRA cheesy)
- 1/2 cup / 125ml Cream, or to preference (can sub milk)
- 2 heaped tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Butter, melted to top (or more cheese!)
- 1 small bulb of Garlic
- Fresh Chives, to serve
- Olive Oil, as needed
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the tip off your garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil and pop in the oven at 180c/356f for 45-60mins, or until deep golden, caramelized and sticky.
- Meanwhile, place your potato in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Boil until knife tender (15mins or so) then drain and place back in the pot. Squeeze the garlic out of the cloves into the potato and add 2 tbsp butter. Mash until lump free.
- Stir in cream and cheese, then add plenty of salt and pepper. Place in a baking dish, pour over 1 tbsp melted butter (or extra cheese) and bake in the oven at 200c/390f for 20mins or until golden and bubbling.
- Allow to rest, then garnish with fresh chives.
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First time making mashed potatoes and seriously the easiest, most delicious recipe to start with! Came out scrumptious. Instead of cream, I used milk and a dollop of cream cheese, mixed it together before transferring to the baking dish and result is to die for. Topped with both melted butter and cheese before the bake and yummm. Using this recipe here on out! Thank you for this user friendly, delicious, mouth watering recipe!
This is great to read, the dollop of cream cheese sounds amazing! Thanks so much for the review! C x
Can I use sour cream instead of the milk in this recipe?
I haven’t tried sour cream in this recipe so couldn’t promise how it’d turn out unfortunately!
Made for Thanksgiving perfect Best mashed potatoes ever
Hi! I am excited to make these! One question – can you make them the night before and do the melted butter and oven the next day?
Yep! Just allow to completely cool and tightly cover in the fridge overnight. Then either bring to room temp or add 5 or so minutes to baking if straight from the fridge 🙂
Silly question but do you “grease” your baking dish prior to transferring your potatoes? First time making them and I wasn’t sure if I should or shouldn’t grease the pan.
No question is a silly question! There will be enough fat in the mash for it not to stick, so no need for greasing 🙂
Love love love potatoes but garlic mashed potatoes are the best! And your recipe is simple and easy! These roasted garlic mash potatoes look absolutely delicious! Making these tomorrow night for sure! Thanks!
Enjoy!! 🙂
This was really amazing! Can’t wait to make it again!
Glad it was enjoyed!!
Mashed potatoes are 100% my jam! I LOVE mashed potatoes and this recipe hits the spot!
You’re not wrong there!
I’m a lover of all things potatoes especially when there is cheese and roasted garlic involved. I can’t wait to make these for my family.
Hope everyone loves them! 🙂
First of all, I just want to eat that whole head of garlic because it looks amazing! My husband would absolutely love these mashed potatoes. I know what I am going to be making this week for him! Thanks for sharing!
That’s awesome! Enjoy 🙂