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Creamy Smashed Parmesan Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

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Creamy Smashed Parmesan Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

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The Strategy:

These creamy baby yellow potatoes are boiled until tender, smashed with butter, heavy cream, and sour cream, then folded with sweet roasted garlic and Parmesan cheese. The addition of two whole heads of roasted garlic gives these potatoes an incredibly deep, sweet, and savory flavor. It is a luxurious, comforting side dish that elevates any meal it accompanies.

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Ingredients

For the roasted garlic

  • 2 heads garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper

For the potatoes

  • 2 pounds baby yellow potatoes, about 12 to 15
  • 4 tablespoons butter, ½ stick
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese, about ½ cup
  • ½ cup sour cream
Raw cooking ingredients for Creamy Smashed Parmesan Potatoes with Roasted Garlic arranged beautifully on a clean kitchen counter.

Instructions

Roast the garlic

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°.
  2. Cut the tops from the garlic heads.
  3. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  4. Wrap in aluminum foil and roast until the garlic cloves are soft, golden and jumping out of their skins, about 40 to 50 minutes.

Boil the potatoes

  1. Cook the potatoes in boiling, salted water until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and return to the pan.

Mash and assemble

  1. Add the butter, cream, cheese and sour cream.
  2. Remove the garlic from the foil and squeeze the garlic cloves into the potatoes. Use an electric mixer to cream the potatoes and mix all the ingredients together.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
Home cook prepared steps for assembling and cooking Creamy Smashed Parmesan Potatoes with Roasted Garlic.

The Heart of the Table

A large bowl of warm, creamy smashed potatoes is the ultimate symbol of home-cooked comfort, immediately making everyone feel welcome. The sweet, rich scent of roasted garlic draws everyone close, creating a relaxed, heartwarming mood at the table.

An appetizing, fresh serving of cooked Creamy Smashed Parmesan Potatoes with Roasted Garlic displayed beautifully on a styled dining table.

The Art of the Host

  • a large, hand-thrown ceramic serving platter with an organic rim
  • oatmeal-toned washed linen napkins
  • an instant-read digital meat thermometer with a backlit display
  • a pair of professional-grade stainless steel locking kitchen tongs
  • a flexible stainless steel slotted turner with a walnut handle
  • a seamless, high-heat resistant silicone spatula in a soft slate grey

Neighborly Grace

  • THE PRESENTATION: Serve the creamy smashed potatoes in a rustic stoneware bowl, creating a decorative swirl on top with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with a touch of melted butter and top with a sprinkle of chopped chives and extra Parmesan cheese.
  • THE POUR: Pair these rich, garlic-infused potatoes with a buttery California Chardonnay or a light Pinot Noir served at 55°F. For a non-alcoholic option, serve a chilled sparkling water infused with fresh cucumber and rosemary.
  • THE VIBE: Evening Dining Room. Warm lighting and the comforting aroma of roasted garlic set a cozy, relaxed mood for a slow-paced family meal.
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