Sandwiches & Sides

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These Garlic Mashed Potatoes are made with roasted garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.

Ingredients

1 head of garlic, roasted
4lbs russet potatoes
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoons salt
½ cup warm whole milk
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Directions:

To roast the garlic, preheat the oven to 400°F
Cut the top of the garlic head, exposing the garlic cloves, and place it in the middle of aluminum foil cut side up.

Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil and wrap the garlic.Roast it for 25 minutes, or until the garlic is golden and mushy. Unwrap and let it cool.

In a small saucepan, melt butter, add oregano and simmer on low uncovered for 5, stirring often. Add chicken broth and simmer for additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

To make the mashed potato, peel the potatoes if desired. Cut into medium pieces and place them in a large pot, filled with cold water. Add bay leaf and salt. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue to cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and drain the water.

Remove garlic shell and press the roasted garlic through a garlic press into potatoes.
Add milk to hot butter mixture and stir. Combine all ingredients to a large bowl
Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until nice and smooth (or chunky, however you like it). Salt and pepper to taste.

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These Garlic Mashed Potatoes are made with roasted garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.