Bens Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Recipes

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC CHEDDAR AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1 inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan, (remove comma) and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, return to pan, cover, and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, and crumble into pieces.
• Using a fork, mash the potatoes in pan until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth. Add the chives, 2 cups cheddar cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Transfer to a buttered 3 quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon. Serve immediately.

BEN'S GARLIC CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and boil whole until tender, approximately 45 minutes. Drain and mash.
• Melt butter over very low heat in a medium saucepan. Add crushed garlic and continue cooking while stirring for 1 minute. Do not allow garlic to brown. Stir in milk. Add salt and pepper and graualy add grated cheese, stirring, constantly. Allow cheese to melt and pour over mashed potatoes. Beat potatoes to desired consistency.

GARLIC CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in 2-quart saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Drain and return potatoes to saucepan. Add garlic and salt.
• Mash with potato masher, gradually adding milk, then butter. Stir in cheese and parsley.

BACON CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
• Drain.
• Add the milk, mayonnaise, chives, garlic powder and pepper; mash potatoes.
• Stir in cheese and bacon.

MAKE AHEAD GARLIC WHITE CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the whole potatoes and peeled garlic cloves in a large pot; cover with cold water.
• Add in 1 tablespoon salt to the water; cover then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
• Drain the cooked potatoes and garlic cloves over a strainer, then place in a large bowl.
• Mash the potatoes and the garlic.
• While still warm mix in butter, sour cream, whipping cream, white cheddar cheese, onion and salt.
• Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.
• Transfer/spread into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan (or any size to fit the potato mixture).Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
• At this point you may cool completely then refrigerate for up to 24 hours or until needed.
• Cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees F for about 20- 25 minutes or until just heated through (if you are baking this from cold then the baking time will need to be increased slightly).