Mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and extra virgin olive oil is a popular comfort food.The slightly spicy taste of the extra virgin olive oil and the sweet depth of the roasted garlic, and the texture of the potatoes make it great. This food is ideal for holidays, special events, or just when you want to have a more classic meal.
Ingredients:
2 lbs (900g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 head of garlic
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus a little more for roasting the garlic)
½ cup warm vegetable or chicken broth (or more, as needed)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh herbs for garnish (such as parsley or thyme)
Instructions:
Roasts the garlic.
1: First of all set oven temperature to 400°F, or 200°C. Cut off the top of the garlic head such that the cloves are exposed, leaving the skins on.
2: It is advised to cover the head with aluminum foil after little extra virgin olive oil covers the exposed garlic bulbs. To caramelize, golden, and tender the cloves, roast them in the oven for thirty to forty-minute.
3: Specifically: Then squeeze the garlic cloves and save them after they cool sufficiently for handling.
2. Cook the Potatoes
Chop the potatoes in a big saucepan as the garlic is roasted. Provide them cold, salted water. Cut the heat to simmer once the water boils. The potatoes should be soft and easily pounced with a fork after 15 to 20 minutes of cooking.
She advised reading the potatoes to the saucepan when fully drained.
3. Mash the Potatoes
For mash, you should mix the roasted garlic with the drained potatoes. Then add the extra virgin olive oil and start to ricer the garlic and potatoes together. Little amounts of hot chicken or vegetable broth added at a time will help you to get the desired consistency. The olive oil will give the potatoes a smooth, creamy consistency instead of butter or cream.
4. Season and Serve
For appearance and taste, mix the mashed potatoes with plenty of fresh ground black pepper and salt. Taste and add the salt as necessary.
Before putting the mashed potatoes on a serving dish, dab a small bit of extra virgin olive oil on their surface to add still another layer of flavor.
If you were serving these mashed potatoes at a buffet for a party, it would be a terrific choice particularly if grilled roasted meats or vegetables accompanied them.
Tips for the Best Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes:
This thorough guidance will enable you to make the most delicious olive oil mashed potatoes.
This will enable you to choose the potatoes ideal for your needs. Though in Yukon russet potatoes are more soft than gold potatoes, both russet potatoes and gold potatoes taste buttery. Organizing the material in the order you have selected will help you to arrange it properly.
Moreover encouraged is the use of the best grade of extra virgin olive oil. Best results are advised from fresh, extra virgin olive oil as well as from the best available grade. Regarding this dinner, the taste of the oil becomes really important.
The potatoes could become sticky if you smash them to a too severe degree. Mash softly smooth and soft potatoes.
FAQ’s
How can you achieve a creamy texture in garlic mashed potatoes using extra virgin olive oil?
The potatoes should be boiled then mashed with extra virgin olive oil. Roast the garlic as potatoes are being mashed. Including broth will help it to have a more creamy feel. Taste and adjust with some pepper and salt.
What are the benefits of using extra virgin olive oil instead of butter in mashed potatoes?
Mash the potatoes under extra virgin olive oil after cooking them to provide a rich and silky smoothness. Extra virgin olive oil provides better taste than butter. In making smooth mashed potatoes without butter, olive oil or broth substitutes for butter.
What alternative seasonings can be added to mashed potatoes for those who prefer a spicier flavor?
If you are a spice lover, you can use Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for a spicy taste. You can use paprika or black pepper for a spicy taste. You also could mix these components.
How do russet potatoes and olive oil work together to create a fluffy texture in mashed potatoes?
Olive oil adds a smooth, almost peppery taste to the meal; russet potatoes create fluffy mashed potatoes.
Can you use olive oil in mashed potatoes?
Olive oil's taste is superior and contains more fat than butter, hence it's a great replacement. Also really good for substituting olive oil for butter.
Does the combination of garlic and extra virgin olive oil enhance the flavor of dishes?
Yes, the mixture of garlic and extra virgin olive oil suit each other very well and increase the taste.
What factors influence the calorie count in a serving of garlic mashed potatoes?
Calories depends on the use of ingredients. A single serving of garlic mashed potatoes could contain 150 and 200 calories.
What factors influence the calorie count in a serving of garlic mashed potatoes?
Yes, olive oil is a healthy and better substitute for butter in mashed potatoes.
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Either you're mashing potatoes or roasting veggies, our extra virgin olive oil will increase the taste of your meals with its taste and heart-healthy elements. You should try it today to notice how much better your food could taste!