BAKED MASHED POTATOES AND YAMS WITH GARLIC AND PARMESAN

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Baked Mashed Potatoes and Yams with Garlic and Parmesan image

Categories     Garlic     Potato     Side     Bake     Roast     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Rosemary     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 1/4 pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 generous teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place garlic in small ovenproof cup or ramekin. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over. Bake until garlic is very soft, about 25 minutes. Cool; peel garlic, reserving oil in cup.
  • Brush 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Cook all potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Return all potatoes to same pot.
  • Add milk, butter, rosemary, roasted garlic and reserved oil to potatoes. Mash until smooth and fluffy, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to thin to desired consistency. Mix in 3 tablespoons cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon potatoes into prepared dish. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons cheese over; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake potatoes uncovered until heated through and golden on top, about 45 minutes.

Shahalam Khan
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are well-balanced and the potatoes and yams are always cooked perfectly. I love that it's a relatively easy dish to prepare, yet it always looks and tastes impressive.


Kfsarbb 007
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Simply delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The potatoes and yams were perfectly cooked and the garlic and Parmesan added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sujit Ydv
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These baked mashed potatoes and yams were an absolute delight! The combination of flavors from the garlic, Parmesan cheese, and herbs was simply divine. The potatoes and yams were cooked to perfection, resulting in a creamy, fluffy texture that melte