Roasted Garlic and Bacon Mashed Potatoes are a delicious and creamy side dish to add to the Thanksgiving table or any meal. Is there anyone on this planet who doesn’t like mashed potatoes? I don’t think so. Along with turkey‚ mashed potatoes are a must on the Thanksgiving table. Of course plain mashed potatoes are irresistible on their own‚ but these have heightened flavor from roasted garlic and bacon. Next to cooking mashed potatoes in a crockpot‚ these Roasted Garlic and Bacon Mashed Potatoes might be my favorite way to make mashed potatoes. The sweetness of the roasted garlic combined with the saltiness of the bacon makes them a stand out. Roasting garlic really mellows and sweetens its flavor and it is super easy to do. Which type of potatoes to use? I used russet potatoes‚ but you could also use Yukon gold potatoes. I think they make an even creamier mashed potato. Why are my mashed potatoes gluey? Overmixing the potatoes can make them develop a gluey texture as it can overwork the starch. This is more likely to happen if you are using an electric mixer. I prefer to use either a potato masher or a potato ricer. Drain the potatoes well. After you cook the potatoes‚ you’ll want to drain them well to prevent watery mashed potatoes. This year add some extra flavor to your Thanksgiving with Roasted Garlic and Bacon Mashed Potatoes. They go great with Cajun Roast Turkey or Crock Pot Turkey Breast. More Mashed Potato Recipes Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Bacon-Green Onion Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Duke’s Mayonnaise Mashed Potatoes Print Roasted Garlic and Bacon Mashed Potatoes Roasted Garlic and Bacon Mashed Potatoes are a delicious and creamy side dish to add to the Thanksgiving table or any meal. Course Side DishCuisine AmericanKeyword Thanksgiving Prep Time 40 minutes minutesCook Time 15 minutes minutesTotal Time 55 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 382kcal Author Christin Mahrlig EquipmentPotato Masher Ingredients1 head garlic1 tablespoon olive oil3 pounds russet potatoes‚ peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes2 1/2 teaspoons salt‚ divided1 cup half-and-half4 tablespoons butter‚ cut into 1/2 tablespoon pieces1/2 teaspoon pepper4 slices bacon‚ cooked and crumbled2 green onions‚ sliced InstructionsHeat oven to 350 degrees. Cut off very top of garlic head. Drizzle olive oil into garlic and wrap in foil. Place in oven for 30 minutes. Let cool.Place potatoes in a Dutch oven‚ cover with water‚ and add 1 teaspoon salt to water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes‚ or until potatoes are tender. Drain well.Place half-and-half in Dutch oven and heat over medium heat until warm. Remove from heat and add potatoes. Add butter pieces.Squeeze garlic from skins into Dutch oven. Add remaining salt and the pepper. Mash well with a potato masher.Mix in bacon and green onions. NotesYou can use yukon gold potatoes in place of russet potatoes. To add even more flavor‚ place a few pats of butter on top of the hot mashed potatoes so it melts all over them. Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. NutritionCalories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 1044mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe Originally posted November 19‚ 2014. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. The post Roasted Garlic and Bacon Mashed Potatoes appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.