Garlic Smoked Mashed Potatoes Recipe | Sip Bite Go
There’s so much flavor in this recipe for easy smoked mashed potatoes with garlic on the Traeger. My version of smoking mashed potatoes can be made creamy or smooth, and finished with a heaping handful of melty, smoked cheese. Let’s cook ‘em… | sipbitego.com
6poundsYukon gold potatoesblemishes removed, peeled if desired, diced in 2-3” chunks
2tbspgarlicchopped
2tbspolive oilextra virgin
½cupbuttersalted
8tbspcream cheese
⅓cupheavy cream
2tbspbuttersalted, diced in large chunks
For topping smoked mashed potatoes
½cupcheddar cheesefreshly grated
1tbspchivesfresh chopped (substitute green onions)
Instructions
Boil potatoes before smoking them. Bring a large pot of water, filled with diced potatoes and a heaping tablespoon of salt, to a boil. Boil potatoes until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Strain potatoes and set aside.
Roast garlic while potatoes boil. To do this, add garlic and olive oil to a small pan on the stove on medium heat. Stir regularly, until garlic becomes fragrant and translucent. Add in a stick of butter (½ cup) and turn off the heat, before the garlic begins to brown. Transfer to a large bowl for mixing.
Preheat Traeger Grills or Pitt Boss or whatever pellet grill you’re using to 225 degrees F for 15 minutes..
Mash potatoes. Add potatoes to the large mixing boil with garlic olive oil. For chunky smoked potatoes, use the back of a large fork or a potato masher to smash them. For very smooth smoked mashed potatoes, use an electric beater.
Fold in cream cheese and heavy cream with a spatula or spoon until combined. You don’t need to over-mix. At this point you can add some salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer prepared mashed potatoes to a large cast iron skillet or smoker-safe casserole dish. Top with diced butter.
Smoke mashed potatoes at 225 degrees F for 1-2 hours. The longer you smoke, the more smokey they become. (I usually smoke them for about 1 hour.)
Garnish smoker mashed potatoes with freshly grated cheddar cheese and chives. Serve when cooled and enjoy.