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Garlic Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Creamy and flavorful Garlic Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes made with roasted garlic, tangy goat cheese, and smooth russet potatoes, perfect for a comforting side dish.

Ingredients

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Roasted Garlic

  • 3 bulbs garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Mashed Potatoes

  • 6 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 6 ounces goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup half and half or milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • freshly snipped chives for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Roast Garlic: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs, rub off as much of the paper skin as possible, drizzle exposed cloves with olive oil, wrap each bulb in aluminum foil, and roast for 50 minutes until golden and caramelized. Let cool, then squeeze out the roasted cloves discarding any remaining paper.
  2. Cook Potatoes: Place peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water by an inch or two, bring to a boil, and cook until fork-tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well.
  3. Mash Potatoes: Transfer potatoes to an electric mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer/masher). Mix on medium until potatoes begin to break down and become creamy.
  4. Add Cheese and Garlic: Add goat cheese (reserve a small piece for topping) and roasted garlic cloves to the potatoes. Mix on medium speed until creamy.
  5. Incorporate Dairy and Seasoning: Reduce mixer speed to low; add half and half, butter, salt, and pepper. Continue mixing for a few minutes until the potatoes are completely smooth with no lumps. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Serve: Spoon mashed potatoes into a serving bowl, top with snipped chives and the reserved goat cheese chunk. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Roasting garlic mellows its flavor and adds sweetness, enhancing the mashed potatoes.
  • You can substitute half and half with whole milk or cream for creaminess adjustments.
  • For a saltier kick, increase salt gradually to taste after mixing all ingredients.
  • This recipe works best with russet potatoes due to their fluffy texture, but Yukon Golds could be an alternative.
  • Use room temperature butter and dairy to ensure smooth blending without cooling down the potatoes too much.

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