Garlic Confit Mashed Potates
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Serves: 8-10 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 2-3 heads of garlic
  • ½ - 1 cup olive oil
  • 5 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp. salt + more to taste
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • Fresh thyme for topping, optional
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a small baking dish with a lid on a rimmed baking sheet. Peel all the garlic cloves, leaving them intact. If you're having a hard time peeling them, soak them in very hot water for a few minutes. Pour enough olive oil over the garlic to cover the garlic. Cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours. Let cool to room temperature before using. This step can be done days in advance to save time!
  2. Peel and chop your potatoes into large chunks that are roughly the same size. Place in a large pot of salted water and boil until tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter garlic cloves (as many as you like!) and mash until smooth. Add the salt, pepper, milk, and sour cream and mix to combine.
  4. Serve topped with additional garlic cloves, fresh thyme leaves, and a drizzle of the oil from the garlic if desired.
  5. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/garlic-confit-mashed-potatoes/