Best Truffle Mashed Potatoes

a pot of truffle mashed potatoes topped with a pat of butter

The best truffle mashed potatoes are incredibly rich and creamy without milk or heavy cream. Make this decadent side dish for hearty holiday feasts or to upgrade a casual weeknight dinner. (This recipe is naturally gluten-free and includes dairy-free and vegan options!)

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 241kcal

Ingredients

8-10 medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut in half or thirds
1 bulb garlic + 1 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1/3 cup truffle oil plus more to taste
1 teaspoon Sea Salt plus more as needed
1 tablespoon Chives for garnish optional

Instructions

Start by roasting the garlic bulb.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Using a sharp knife, trim about 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the top of the bulb to expose the tops of the garlic cloves. Place the garlic bulb on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle it with olive oil.
Wrap the garlic bulb in the foil. Put the foil-wrapped garlic bulb on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
Allow the roasted garlic to cool for a few minutes before carefully unwrapping the foil.
To extract the roasted garlic cloves, simply squeeze the base of the bulb, and the softened cloves will pop out easily.

Preparing the mashed potatoes

Rinse and peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half and place them in a large pot, add 1 tsp salt, and cover the potatoes with water. (If the potatoes are small you can leave them whole.)
Over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high and let the potatoes cook for 30-35 minutes, or until soft. Poke the potatoes with a fork and it should effortlessly pierce the potatoes.
When the potatoes are done, turn off the heat, reserve ~1⁄4 cup of the water, and drain the potstoes completely.
Add the ~1⁄4 cup of water back into the pot, along with the roasted garlic, truffle oil, salt, and butter. Begin to mash the potatoes with a potato masher or immersion blender to fully incorporate the ingredients. Mash to your desired consistency.
Taste the mashed potatoes and season with salt to your liking. Remember, potatoes come alive with the addition of salt! Add more butter or truffle oil to make the potatoes creamier.
Serve in a large bowl and garnish with chives or parsley.

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