Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Description
These roasted garlic potatoes are rich and creamy, thanks to cream cheese, half-and-half, and sour cream. They're perfect for a Thanksgiving side dish or alongside any meal.
Ingredients
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2 heads garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
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1/2 cup half-and-half
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4 tablespoons butter, melted
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1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sour cream
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salt and ground white pepper to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place garlic cloves in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil.
2
Roast in the preheated oven until very soft, about 25 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
4
Mix potatoes, half-and-half, and melted butter until well combined. Add cream cheese, sour cream, and roasted garlic; mix with a hand mixer until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.