Easy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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The Yukon Golds give this dish a rich, buttery color and a hearty texture. It's sure to be a hit! —Marilyn Geary-Symons, Portland, Oregon

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Easy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon olive oil
2-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 cups chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off bulb; brush with oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Place 1 cup broth in a blender. Squeeze softened garlic into blender; cover and process until blended. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl. Add the butter, pepper, salt, garlic mixture and remaining broth; beat until smooth. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 147 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 327 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes in Country October/November 2008, p49