Bacon, Gouda & Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Recipe by: Roche Bros

Servings

Prep time

80 minutes

Cook time

23 minutes

Calories

327 kcal

Ingredients

Preheat oven to 350°. Slice ¼ inch off to of each garlic head. Place garlic, cut side up, on 12-inch square sheet aluminum foil and drizzle with oil. Wrap garlic in aluminum foil to seal. Place directly on oven rack; bake 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out garlic into small bowl. Makes about ½ cup.
In large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally; with slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate.
In large saucepot, heat potatoes and enough salted water to cover by about 2 inches to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain potatoes; return to saucepot.
Add butter, cream and garlic to potatoes; with mixer on medium-high speed, beat potato mixture 3 minutes or until smooth. Fold in cheese, pepper and bacon; serve garnished with chives, if desired. Makes about 6 cups.