11.30.2008

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

I can't exactly vouch for this one since i absolutely loath mashed potatoes. But, i did make it for DarRell (and Dick) for Father's Day and he swore by it (and Joline took a bunch home for leftovers).
Courtesy of Pioneer Women once again.

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
May be easily halved

5 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and rinsed.
1 1/2 sticks regular (salted) butter (1 1/2 sticks is the same as 3/4 cup)
1 package softened cream cheese
1/2 cup (give or take) Half & Half (or heavy cream if you’re feeling naughty)
3-5 roasted garlic cloves (find recipe HERE)
Salt
Black pepper

Cut the peeled potatoes into pieces and cook in boiling water until fork-tender.
Drain water and return to pot, and mash potatoes over low heat until lots of the steam has escaped.
Next, mash in softened butter, cream cheese, Half & Half, and salt to taste.
Dump in three to five heads of roasted garlic cloves; stir together, then check seasoning.
Add some fresh ground black pepper
Garnish with one or two roasted garlic cloves on top.

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