Roasted Garlic and Cilantro Mashed Potatoes
This was a big hit! I added delicious roasted garlic, cilantro and green onions. I blended the aromatics with half and half and milk. I then added this delicious green sauce to the cooked potatoes. To make it even yummier, I added some grated cheese inside and on top. Everyone loved it!
1 large head of garlic, top trimmed, wrapped in aluminum foil, drizzled with olive oil
Roast the garlic in a 400 degrees F oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Let it cool and squeeze the soft garlic out and keep aside.
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 to 5 green onions, chopped
- ¾ cup half and half
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Soft roasted garlic
Place the cilantro, green onions, half and half, olive oil, milk, salt and garlic in a blender. Blend till smooth.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 3 pounds baby yellow potatoes, peeled and cut in half
- 1 cup plus ½ cup shredded pepper cheese
Cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer till soft. Drain and put through a food mill or potato ricer. Transfer the mashed potatoes back to the saucepan. Add the cilantro sauce and mix well. Add one cup shredded cheese and mix well. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with ½ cup cheese. Bake in oven covered for 30 minutes, take the aluminum foil off and bake for another 15 minutes or till the top is golden brown. Serve hot.
