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Roasted Garlic and Bacon Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Garlic and Bacon Mashed Potatoes are a delicious and creamy side dish to add to the Thanksgiving table or any meal.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 319kcal
Author Christin Mahrlig

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 4 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2 tablespoon pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut off very top of garlic head. Drizzle olive oil into garlic and wrap in foil. Place in oven for 30 minutes. Let cool.
  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven, cover with water, and add 1 teaspoon salt to water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain well.
  • Place half-and-half in Dutch oven and heat over medium heat until warm. Remove from heat and add potatoes. Add butter pieces.
  • Squeeze garlic from skins into Dutch oven. Add remaining salt and the pepper. Mash well with a potato masher.
  • Mix in bacon and green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal