GARLIC & BASIL MASHED POTATOES

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Categories     Potato     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cloves garlic, unpeeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
9 medium potatoes (3 pounds)
1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
Milk (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, snipped
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Place garlic in an individual soufflé dish or ramekin. Drizzle oil over garlic. Bake in a 350° F. oven about 20 minutes or till garlic is very soft; cool. Peel the garlic, discarding skins and reserving oil. Meanwhile, peel and cut up the potatoes. Cook, covered, in boiling salted water for 20 to 25 minutes or till tender; drain. Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Beat potatoes with an electric mixer on low speed. Add sour cream, the 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, baked garlic, reserved oil, and salt. Gradually beat in enough milk to make fluffy. Fold in snipped basil. Spoon the potato mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. To serve, bake, covered, in a 325° F. oven for 45 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with the 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bake 30 to 45 minutes more or till heated through. If desired, garnish with additional basil leaves. Makes 10 to 12 servings. To bake at once, skip the chilling step. Cover and bake in a 325° F. oven for 40 minutes. Stir, sprinkle with the 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and bake, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes more or till heated through

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