Country-style mashed potatoes with garlic
6 servings
35 minutes
Garlic mashed potatoes rustic style is a warm and soulful dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of potatoes with the rich aroma of roasted garlic. This mash is distinguished by its creamy texture due to the addition of butter and milk, while parmesan and fresh parsley give it a special depth of flavor. Red pepper adds a slight spiciness, making the dish even more expressive. The history of this recipe traces back to rural Italy, where simple yet aromatic ingredients create cozy and hearty meals. It pairs perfectly with meat or fish dishes but also serves well as a standalone side dish. It is best served hot, enjoying its velvety consistency and harmonious blend of flavors.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Place the garlic heads on a baking sheet, lightly drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cloves are soft. Transfer to a bowl and pour in the remaining olive oil. Leave in the refrigerator overnight.
- Garlic: 2 heads
- Butter: 60 g
2
Peel the potatoes, cut them into small pieces, and boil in salted water until soft for 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash or pass through a sieve to make puree.
- Potato: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
3
Add garlic pulp, butter, garlic-infused olive oil, and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Add chopped parsley, parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired. Mix well.
- Garlic: 2 heads
- Butter: 60 g
- Milk: 1 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
- Grated Parmesan cheese: to taste
- Red pepper flakes: to taste