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Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, rich, and decadently garlicky, these Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes use slow-roasted garlic in olive oil to deliver ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality flavor.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Weeknight Meal
Cuisine American, French-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan (for confit)
  • 1 Large pot (for boiling potatoes)
  • 1 Potato Masher or Hand Mixer
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • Garlic Confit
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 head garlic about 10 cloves, peeled
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup whole milk warm
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup garlic confit oil reserved from above
  • 4 cloves garlic confit from above
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Make the Garlic Confit: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine peeled garlic cloves and olive oil. Simmer gently (don’t boil) for 25–30 minutes, or until garlic is soft and golden. Let cool. Set aside 4–5 cloves and ¼ cup of garlic oil.
  • Boil the Potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add cubed potatoes and cook for 15–20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Mash & Mix: Add butter, warm milk, reserved garlic confit cloves, and garlic oil to the potatoes. Mash until smooth using a masher or hand mixer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve & Garnish: Spoon into a serving bowl, drizzle with extra garlic oil if desired, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of milk to loosen.
  • Garlic confit can be made ahead and stored in oil for up to 1 week (refrigerated).
Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes
 
Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes
 
We hope every spoonful brings warmth to your table and smiles to your guests. Happy mashing from all of us at Oooh Delish! 🧄🥔❤️
Keyword Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes, roasted garlic potatoes