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Mashed Potatoes with Cilantro and Roasted Garlic

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 4
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There isn’t anything more rico than sitting down to share a meal with friends and family. The potato can be converted into an excellent ally when it’s time to accompany your main dish-they pair well with almost any meal and hardly anyone can resist their full flavor. Personally, mashed potatoes are my favorite and I almost always make them dressed with cilantro and garlic; this combination makes a great side dish for meat, seafood and chicken. Roasted garlic has a delicate sabor and can give a wonderful toque to your signature dish. Try preparing these seasoned mashed potatoes during the Thanksgiving season to bring a Latin twist to your celebration or other holidays such as Christmas and New Year’s too.
by Erica Dinho
Updated Sep 28, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 lbs. potatoes
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup liquid cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Directions

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    1
    First, pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
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    2
    Take the head of garlic and cut the top off-you should be able to see the individual cloves inside. Then place the garlic over a small portion of aluminum foil and generously dress with olive oil and salt. Create a small package by wrapping the garlic completely in the foil and place in the oven for around 25 minutes.
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    3
    Afterward, let cool and remove the skin from each garlic clove. The easiest way is to press down on the outside skin and squeeze the clove out through the pre-cut side.
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    4
    Next, peel the potatoes and cut them in half. Then boil for 25 minutes or until tender. Drain the water from the pot and add the butter and milk. Use a potato masher to crush the potatoes and combine the ingredients together-the final mixture should be smooth and creamy.
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    5
    Last, incorporate the cream and peeled garlic cloves. Mix well and season with salt and pepper as desired. Garnish with chopped cilantro and you’re ready to serve.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    To preserve roasted garlic longer, try storing in olive oil.

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More About This Recipe

  • There isn’t anything more rico than sitting down to share a meal with friends and family. The potato can be converted into an excellent ally when it’s time to accompany your main dish-they pair well with almost any meal and hardly anyone can resist their full flavor. Personally, mashed potatoes are my favorite and I almost always make them dressed with cilantro and garlic; this combination makes a great side dish for meat, seafood and chicken. Roasted garlic has a delicate sabor and can give a wonderful toque to your signature dish. Try preparing these seasoned mashed potatoes during the Thanksgiving season to bring a Latin twist to your celebration or other holidays such as Christmas and New Year’s too.
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