Mohamed Shili When I need a cozy dish that makes the whole house smell amazing, I turn to this hearty Adams’ Apple Mashed Potatoes. The ingredients—like baby Yukon gold potatoes and roasted garlic—blend together so beautifully, creating the perfect balance of flavors.
It’s ideal for a weeknight dinner, and it only takes about 50 minutes to prepare. I love how it’s easy to make but still feels like such a treat. It’s always a hit, and there’s enough to feed the whole family.
Recipe Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved
- Kosher salt
- 8 to 10 garlic cloves, peeled
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
How To Make Apple Mashed Potatoes
- Preheat Your Oven: Warm your oven to 350°F and let it heat up nicely.
- Boil and Cook the Potatoes: Fill a large pot with cold water, add the potatoes, and cover them by about an inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, add a pinch of salt, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Roast the Garlic: Create a little foil boat, place the garlic cloves inside, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with oil. Seal the foil and roast until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Warm the Half-and-Half: Heat the half-and-half in a small saucepan over low heat until warm and cozy.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes, return them to the pot, and let the residual heat dry them out a bit. Add the half-and-half, butter, and roasted garlic, then mash until smooth.
- Fold in the Apples: Gently mix in the apples and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Potato Selection: Use Russet potatoes for a fluffier texture. Avoid waxy potatoes like Yukon Golds, as they may result in a sticky mash.
- Cooking Time: Cook potatoes until a fork slides in easily; undercooked potatoes will yield a lumpy mash.
- Butter and Milk: Use high-quality, salted butter and whole milk or half-and-half for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
- Mashing Technique: Mash potatoes just until smooth. Over-mashing can make them gluey and unappetizing.
- Apple Addition: Cook apples until tender before mixing them in. This ensures they blend smoothly and evenly into the mashed potatoes.
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Apple Mashed Potatoes
Course: Side DishCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium6
servings10
minutes3
hours140
kcalWhen I need a cozy dish that makes the whole house smell amazing, I turn to this hearty Adams’ Apple Mashed Potatoes. The ingredients—like baby Yukon gold potatoes and roasted garlic—blend together so beautifully, creating the perfect balance of flavors. It’s ideal for a weeknight dinner, and it only takes about 50 minutes to prepare. I love how it’s easy to make but still feels like such a treat. It’s always a hit, and there’s enough to feed the whole family.
Ingredients
3 1/2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved
Kosher salt
8 to 10 garlic cloves, peeled
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
Directions
- Preheat Your Oven: Warm your oven to 350°F and let it heat up nicely.
- Boil and Cook the Potatoes: Fill a large pot with cold water, add the potatoes, and cover them by about an inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, add a pinch of salt, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Roast the Garlic: Create a little foil boat, place the garlic cloves inside, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with oil. Seal the foil and roast until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Warm the Half-and-Half: Heat the half-and-half in a small saucepan over low heat until warm and cozy.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes, return them to the pot, and let the residual heat dry them out a bit. Add the half-and-half, butter, and roasted garlic, then mash until smooth.
- Fold in the Apples: Gently mix in the apples and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy!
