Garlic Potatoes Microwave Recipes

CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Wash the cauliflower, towel dry, trim outer leaves and cut into florets, or just into chunks.
• Place the cauliflower florets in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the bowl, cover with a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for about 10 minutes, until very tender.
• Meanwhile, place the butter, garlic, parmesan, salt, and pepper in your food processor's bowl.
• When the cauliflower is cooked, carefully drain it (the bowl and plate will be hot and steam will escape) and transfer it to the food processor.
• Process until very smooth, 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

MICROWAVE GARLIC POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine oil and garlic; let stand for 15 to 30 minutes.
• While oil and garlic are standing, wash potatoes, prick with fork and arrange in single layer in microwavable dish.
• Microwave, uncovered, at High for 10 to 13 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork, rearranging once.
• Pour over hot cooked potatoes.
• Sprinkle with fresh herbs and toss to mix.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

MICROWAVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse the peeled potato chunks and put them in a large microwave-safe bowl or a casserole dish.
• Cover the dish or bowl with plastic wrap and cut a small vent in the top for steam to escape.
• Microwave on high for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and can be gently poked through with a fork.
• With pot holders or oven mitts , carefully remove the bowl from the microwave . If necessary, transfer to a larger bowl for mashing.
• Warm 3/4 cup of milk with 4 tablespoons of butter in the microwave until the butter is melted or nearly melted, from 30 to 50 seconds.
• If desired, put the potatoes through a ricer before mashing with the rest of the ingredients.
• Add the milk mixture to the hot potatoes and mash with a hand masher or small electric hand mixer. If using an electric mixer, be careful not to overmix, or the potatoes may become gummy. Add more of the remaining milk and butter as needed to achieve your desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.
• Serve alongside your favorite entrée. Enjoy.

MICROWAVE-ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Slice the top off the head of garlic and set aside. Put the trimmed head of garlic in a microwave-safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons water to the bowl, drizzle the olive oil over the garlic and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Put the reserved top back on the garlic and cover the bowl with a plate. Microwave on medium heat until the garlic is very soft, 8 to 9 minutes. Let cool completely, then squeeze the cloves out of the skins into a separate bowl.

BUTTERY GARLIC POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. In a small bowl, combine the butter, seasoned salt, paprika, parsley and garlic; pour over potatoes and toss to coat., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring frequently.

15-MINUTE ROSEMARY-GARLIC POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine oil, garlic, and rosemary in a 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish with a lid. Cover, and microwave on high until garlic is fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in potatoes. Cover, and microwave on high until potatoes are tender, 13 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.