GARLIC, BACON & STILTON MASHED POTATOES

Garlic, Bacon & Stilton Mashed Potatoes image

Creamy and savory, these mashed potatoes are a perfect partner for nearly any entree. They're a snap to put together in advance. -Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon olive oil
2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 pound Stilton cheese, crumbled
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place garlic on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with oil. Wrap foil around garlic. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Squeeze softened garlic into potatoes. Add the cream cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper. Mash until potatoes are desired consistency and ingredients are combined. Stir in the Stilton cheese, bacon and 2 tablespoons parsley. Just before serving, sprinkle with remaining parsley and, if desired, additional crumbled blue cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.