smoked gouda & roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Just in time for Thanksgiving...
Smoked Gouda & Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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1 head garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 pounds russet potatoes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 pound smoked gouda, shredded
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream (add more as needed)
salt and pepper to taste
to roast the garlic:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove outer layers of garlic skin. Cut off the top quarter inch of the head, exposing the tops of each of the garlic cloves. Wrap garlic in foil or place into an oven-proof ramekin. Drizzle with olive oil and cover tightly. Roast for 45 minutes. Uncover and roast for an additional 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
to prepare the potatoes:
Peel and chop potatoes, placing them into a large pot. Cover with cold water and cook over medium-high heat, bringing the water to a slow boil, until the potatoes are fork tender (approximately 20 minutes).
When potatoes are done, drain in a colander and return to the warm pot. Add butter, garlic, cheese, and cream. Mash until the desired consistency. Serve warm.
Smoked Gouda & Garlic Mashed Potatoes
(clickety for picture tutorial)
1 head garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 pounds russet potatoes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 pound smoked gouda, shredded
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream (add more as needed)
salt and pepper to taste
to roast the garlic:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove outer layers of garlic skin. Cut off the top quarter inch of the head, exposing the tops of each of the garlic cloves. Wrap garlic in foil or place into an oven-proof ramekin. Drizzle with olive oil and cover tightly. Roast for 45 minutes. Uncover and roast for an additional 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
to prepare the potatoes:
Peel and chop potatoes, placing them into a large pot. Cover with cold water and cook over medium-high heat, bringing the water to a slow boil, until the potatoes are fork tender (approximately 20 minutes).
When potatoes are done, drain in a colander and return to the warm pot. Add butter, garlic, cheese, and cream. Mash until the desired consistency. Serve warm.