Roasted Garlic Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes: The Best Comfort Food
Experience the rich and creamy texture of Roasted Garlic Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes, the ultimate comfort food.
Equipment
- oven
- large stockpot
- colander
- small saucepan
- whisk
- potato masher
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes You can peel or leave skins on.
- 1 head Garlic Roasted for added sweetness.
- 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese Soft Italian cream cheese.
- ½ cup whole cow’s milk Or lighter/plant-based milk.
- ¼ cup fresh chives Chopped for garnish.
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Adjust according to taste.
Instructions
Roasting Garlic
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Trim the top ¼ inch off the top of each garlic bulb.
- Place the garlic cut-side up on a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
- Wrap the garlic in the foil and roast for 45 to 60 minutes, until deeply golden brown and tender.
Boiling Potatoes
- Cut the potatoes into evenly-sized chunks, about 1 to 2 inches thick.
- Transfer potatoes to a large stockpot full of cold water, and season generously with salt.
- Bring the water to a boil. Boil the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, until easily pierced with a knife.
- Drain potatoes in a colander.
Preparing Mascarpone Mixture
- Once the garlic bulbs are cool enough, squeeze the cloves out of the skin.
- In a small saucepan, combine garlic cloves, mascarpone cheese, milk, and remaining salt.
- Heat over medium, whisking to combine, until warm (do not boil).
Mashing Potatoes
- Thoroughly mash the potatoes using your preferred method.
- Return the mashed potatoes to the stockpot.
Combining Ingredients
- Pour the milk mixture over the mashed potatoes and stir well to combine.
- Season with extra salt if needed, garnish with chopped chives or thyme, and black pepper.
Notes
Roast garlic up to 2 days ahead and store in an airtight container. Leftover mashed potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 5mg
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