Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Cauliflower

Name: Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 head garlic; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 lb. golden potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" chunks; 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lbs.) cut into large florets; 2/3 c. half-and-half; 6 tbsp. butter; Snipped chives, for garnish (optional)

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Nov 2, 2016

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Mike Garten

Yields:

10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

An extra veggie and lots of garlic make these mashed potatoes the best ever.

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Ingredients

1 head garlic
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 lb. golden potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" chunks
1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lbs.) cut into large florets
2/3 cup half-and-half
6 Tbsp. butter
Snipped chives, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut off top third of garlic head. Place garlic head and top in sheet of foil; drizzle cut sides with oil. Reassemble head; wrap in foil, crimping and sealing tightly. Place on small baking sheet. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until deep golden brown and very soft. Remove from oven; cool completely.
2. Step 2While garlic cools, in 7- to 8-quart saucepot, place potatoes with enough water to cover by 2" and 1 tablespoon salt. Partially cover and heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Add cauliflower; heat to boiling again, then reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes or until cauliflower and potatoes are very tender. Drain well.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, in small microwave-safe bowl, microwave half-and-half and butter on High 30 seconds or until butter has melted; squeeze roasted garlic cloves from skins into mixture.
4. Step 4Mash potatoes and cauliflower with half-and-half mixture and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth. Garnish with chives. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 175; Protein 3g; Carbohydrate 19g; Total Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 6g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sodium 255mg.

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