Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Tish's Note:

A simply delicious version of mashed potatoes.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs baking potatoes , peeled and quartered
• 2 tablespoons snipped sun-dried tomatoes
• ¼-½ cup butter
• ¼ cup fresh basil , minced
• 1 tablespoon mashed roasted garlic
• 4 -6 tablespoons half-and-half
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until they are tender.
2. When cooked, drain the potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
3. Add the tomatoes, drained, the butter, basil and garlic.
4. Beat to mix together.
5. Add 4 Tbs of the half and half, the salt and pepper.
6. Add the additional half and half if the potatoes seem dry.
7. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[ceashel]

I also had trouble roasting the garlic. Mine came out hard so I ended up with minced garlic sauted and that worked just fine. I also added a 4 oz. cream cheese and they came out creamy and delicious.

[JustJanS]

My fussiest son said this was "delicious". I forgot to buy the cream so used milk and it was fine. Only one remark, I'm a cook, so knew how to roast garlic, perhaps Tish needs to explain that step to others. Fantastic combo of flavours!

[Bergy]

Excellent recipe, thouroughly enjoyed with our Thanksgiving turkey. I used sundried tomatoes in oil and left out the butter. I used my mini chopper to combine the garlic, basil & tomatoes. Excellent flavor