ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

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For a dinner accompaniment that hardly seems light at all, consider Nikki Dolan's creamy mashed potatoes. The Largo, Florida reader uses light cream cheese and plenty of garlic to flavor the rich side dish. It's destined to become a popular request at your home. Although it was once thought to ward off vampires, today's research suggests garlic has a laundry list of cardiovascular benefits including reduction in LDL cholesterol, blood pressure and an increase in HDL cholesterol.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon canola oil
2-1/4 pounds red potatoes (about 8 medium), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb, but do not peel or separate the cloves. Cut off top of garlic bulb, exposing individual cloves; brush with oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake until cloves are softened, 30-35 minutes. Unwrap and cool 10 minutes., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes., Squeeze garlic cloves into a bowl; mash with a fork until smooth. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add garlic; mash potatoes to desired consistency, gradually adding remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Yahya Sras
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These mashed potatoes are the perfect comfort food. They're creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make.


Derrion Howard
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I made these mashed potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them.


Rezwana Moni
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This recipe is a game-changer. I used to hate mashed potatoes, but now I love them.


Evan Muaz
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These mashed potatoes are the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Davis Mpairwe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The roasted garlic adds a delicious depth of flavor.


Md Badsa
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This recipe is a keeper! The mashed potatoes were creamy, flavorful, and easy to make.


md ikbal rana rana
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I would not recommend this recipe. The mashed potatoes were dry and tasteless.


Lovely Meo
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These mashed potatoes were a disaster. They were lumpy and had no flavor.


md sogive
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper and it helped a lot.


Monika Mandal
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The mashed potatoes were good, but I think I would have liked them better with a bit more butter.


Blake Rogers
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These mashed potatoes were a bit too garlicky for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Faridah Wangari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mashed potatoes turned out perfect. Will definitely make again.


Zee Ahmad TV
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These mashed potatoes are so creamy and flavorful. I love the hint of garlic.


Amna Khan
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I've tried many mashed potato recipes, but this one is my favorite. The roasted garlic really makes a difference.


ALIYAH Cotugno
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I made these mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Melanin Magic
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These mashed potatoes were easy to make and turned out delicious. The roasted garlic added a nice depth of flavor.


Mohammed Bundu
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These mashed potatoes were a hit! They were creamy, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of garlic. I will definitely be making them again.


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