Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes

 GARLIC ROASTED MASHED POTATOES 
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• 4-6 Yukon gold potatoes, rinsed & cubed
• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 
• 1/4-1/2 stick salted Butter
• 1/4-1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
• Salt & pepper to taste

1. Cut the bottom, or root, part of the garlic bulb off. Leaving the skins on place the whole bulb in foil with the open side facing up. Drizzle some olive oil on the top of the bulb, close the foil, & roast at 400 degrees for 30-40 min or until garlic is brown & soft.

2. Wash & scrub the potatoes with water, & cut into fourths. 

3. Place chopped potatoes in a pot & fill the pot with water until potatoes are covered. Boil for 10-15 minutes or until tender enough to poke with a fork.

4. Strain water then add butter, roasted garlic, salt, pepper, & milk.  

Mash all ingredients until well mixed.

Plate Finished Product 

Serve while hot

STORY BEHIND THE DISH

Every year around Thanksgiving I try to find a new way to make mashed potatoes more delicious without add more cream or butter. Garlic mashed potates have always been a favorite of mine, but there is something about fresh roasted garlic cannot be replaced.

MODIFICATIONS 

If you want to dress up this delicious side dish top with some cheese, bacon bits, & some chives. It also pairs well with most beef, pork, & chicken dishes.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Printable Recipe

 

• 4-5 medium russet potatoes 
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/4 cup milk 
• 1/8 cup chives, finely chopped 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon pepper

 

1. Peel & quarter potatoes. Cook potatoes in a pot of boiling water for 5-7 minutes or until tender enough to poke with a fork.

2. Strain potatoes, place back in pot, & mash until you reach the desired texture. Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl, add milk, salt, pepper, garlic, & chives. Pour in small amounts at a time into the potatoes & mix together. Keep the potatoes covered until ready to serve.

Plate Finished Product 

Serve while hot

STORY BEHIND THE DISH

In my family there is no such thing as potatoes from a box. I remember going to friends house growing up & seeing their parents add water to a powder mix & magically it turned into watery mashed potatoes. I have always learned that if it doesn't have whole potatoes, garlic, & a lot of butter it's not worth eating. These mashed potatoes are just a basic recipe that always pleases a crowd. 

MODIFICATIONS 

If you want to dress up this delicious side dish top with some cheese, bacon bits, & some chives. It also pairs well with most beef, pork, & chicken dishes.