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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

6 servings · prep 15 min · total 60 min

Preheat oven to 400°F
Slice 1/4 in off the top of the garlic head
1 head garlic, top sliced offwrap in foil, roast 400°F until soft, 40 minsqueeze the cloves from their skinsmash togetherseason
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 lb Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 2-in chunkscover with cold water, boil until fork-tender, 15 to 20 mindrain, stir in the hot pot 1 min to dry
1 Tbsp kosher salt, for the cooking water
5 Tbsp butterwarm until the butter melts
3/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half
to taste salt and black pepper
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes, written out

Makes 6 servings. Prep 15 min, cook 45 min, ready in 1 hr.

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic, top sliced off
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 1/2 lb Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 2-in chunks
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt, for the cooking water
  • 5 Tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Before you start

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Slice 1/4 in off the top of the garlic head.

Directions

  1. Wrap in foil, roast 400°F until soft, 40 min: garlic, olive oil.
  2. Squeeze the cloves from their skins: step 1.
  3. Cover with cold water, boil until fork-tender, 15 to 20 min: Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, kosher salt.
  4. Drain, stir in the hot pot 1 min to dry: step 3.
  5. Warm until the butter melts: butter, whole milk or half-and-half.
  6. Mash together: step 2, step 4, step 5.
  7. Season: step 6, salt and black pepper.

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