Garlic, Bacon & Stilton Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Creamy and savory, these mashed potatoes are a perfect partner for about any entrée. They're a snap to put together in advance.—Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California

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Garlic, Bacon & Stilton Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon olive oil
2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 pound Stilton cheese, crumbled
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided

Directions

Place garlic on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with oil. Wrap foil around garlic. Bake at 425° for 15-20 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. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
Squeeze softened garlic into potatoes. Add the cream cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper. Mash potatoes until combined. Stir in the Stilton cheese, bacon and 2 tablespoons parsley. Sprinkle with remaining parsley before serving. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 364 calories, 25 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 536 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Garlic, Bacon & Stilton Mashed Potatoes in Country Woman December/January 2011, p37