Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato Bowls (with Turkey Gravy)
This Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato Bowls recipe is pure comfort! Creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes topped with savory, herb-infused turkey gravy.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Potato masher or electric hand mixer
- Skillet or sauté pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Begin by peeling and cubing 2 pounds of russet potatoes. Rinse them briefly under cold water to remove excess starch. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Mince 4 cloves of garlic, toss with a little olive oil on a baking dish, and roast for 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Place the cubed potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander.
- Transfer the drained potatoes back into the warm pot or a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup unsalted butter, the roasted minced garlic, and 1/2 cup milk. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the potatoes boil, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1/4 cup finely chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add 1 pound ground turkey and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the cooked turkey and onions. Stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook the flour. Slowly pour in 2 cups chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add 1 teaspoon dried thyme and 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. Simmer until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon roasted garlic mashed potatoes into individual bowls. Ladle the warm turkey gravy over the top. Garnish with fresh herbs or black pepper if desired and serve.
Notes
- For fluffier mashed potatoes, mash while still hot to better absorb butter and milk.
- Add extra roasted garlic cloves for a bolder garlic flavor.
- Prepare turkey gravy while potatoes boil to save time.
- Don't overmix mashed potatoes to avoid a gluey texture.
- Try topping with garlic parmesan roasted potatoes for a crispy twist.