Healthy Roasted Garlic Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes for Bliss!
A creamy and flavorful twist on traditional mashed potatoes, enhanced with roasted garlic and mascarpone for a healthy side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 1 head of garlic
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the head of garlic in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the potatoes.
- Add mascarpone cheese, milk, and olive oil to the potatoes.
- Mash until smooth and creamy, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute mascarpone with a plant-based cream cheese.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference.
- These mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated before serving.