Cheesy Mash Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lb White Potatoes (peeled and diced into 1‑inch cubes)
• 1 bulb Garlic Bulb (whole, unpeeled; will be roasted)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 1/4 cup Single Cream (for richness)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Chives (chopped)
• 4 slices Bacon Strips (cooked crisp and crumbled)
• 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Prepare Potatoes and Garlic

   Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1‑inch cubes. Place the diced potatoes in a large pot of cold water. Meanwhile, wrap the whole garlic bulb tightly in aluminum foil.

   Time: PT10M

2. Boil Potatoes

   Bring the pot of potatoes to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork‑tender, about 15 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Roast Garlic

   Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the foil‑wrapped garlic bulb on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and caramelised.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 200°C

4. Cook Bacon

   While the potatoes boil and the garlic roasts, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon strips and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper‑towel‑lined plate and crumble.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Mash Potatoes

   Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter and single cream, then mash until smooth and creamy.

   Time: PT5M

6. Combine Flavours

   Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and fold them into the mashed potatoes. Stir in the grated Parmesan, chopped chives, and crumbled bacon. Mix just until everything is evenly distributed.

   Time: PT3M

7. Serve

   Transfer the cheesy garlic mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, garnish with a few extra chives and a sprinkle of Parmesan, and serve hot.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

30g

Fiber

4g