Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Honey-Glazed Root Vegetables
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Honey-Glazed Root Vegetables
Ingredients
For the Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1/4 cup milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
For the Roasted Honey-Glazed Root Vegetables
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
For the root vegetables: In a large bowl, combine carrots, parsnips, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil, honey, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Roast the vegetables for 30-35 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized, tossing halfway through.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While vegetables are roasting, prepare the mashed potatoes. Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Return them to the hot pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes to dry out any excess moisture.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Remove the pot from the heat. Add the minced garlic, softened butter, warmed heavy cream, and warmed milk to the potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Serve the creamy garlic mashed potatoes immediately, garnished with fresh chives, alongside the roasted honey-glazed root vegetables.
⏱️ 3 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Honey-Glazed Root Vegetables
Ingredients
For the Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1/4 cup milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
For the Roasted Honey-Glazed Root Vegetables
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
For the root vegetables: In a large bowl, combine carrots, parsnips, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil, honey, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Roast the vegetables for 30-35 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized, tossing halfway through.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While vegetables are roasting, prepare the mashed potatoes. Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Return them to the hot pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes to dry out any excess moisture.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Remove the pot from the heat. Add the minced garlic, softened butter, warmed heavy cream, and warmed milk to the potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Serve the creamy garlic mashed potatoes immediately, garnished with fresh chives, alongside the roasted honey-glazed root vegetables.
⏱️ 3 min