Mashed Potatoes With Garlic And Basil

1. 1

   Place garlic in souffle dish, drizzle with oil.

2. 2

   Bake in 350 oven for 20 minutes or until garlic is very soft; cool.

3. 3

   Peel the garlic, discarding skins and reserving oil.

4. 4

   Peel and cut up potatoes.

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   Cook, covered, in boiling salted water for 20-25 min or until tender; drain.

6. 6

   Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl.

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   Beat potatoes with an electric mixer on low speed.

8. 8

   Add sour cream, the 1/4 cup cheese, baked garlic, reserved oil, and salt.

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   Gradually beat in enough milk to make the mixture fluffy.

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    Fold in basil.

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    Spoon the potato mixture into a greased 2 qt casserole dish.

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    Cover and bake in a 325 oven for 40 minutes.

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    Stir; sprinkle with the 3 tb cheese and drizzle with butter.

14. 14

    Continue baking, uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

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    MAKE-AHEAD TIP

16. 16

    Prepare potatoes but do not bake.

17. 17

    Cover and chill up to 24 hours.

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    Bake, covered in a 325 oven for 45 minutes.

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    Stir; sprinkle with the 3 tb cheese and drizzle with butter.

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    Return to oven; bake 30-45 minutes or until heated through.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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