Best 8 Mashed Potatoes With Garlic Mascarpone And Caramelized Leeks Recipes

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**Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Mascarpone and Caramelized Leeks: A Gourmet Side Dish Delight**

Indulge your taste buds with a delectable journey of flavors as we present an extraordinary side dish that elevates the ordinary mashed potatoes to a culinary masterpiece. This recipe combines velvety smooth mashed potatoes, infused with aromatic garlic and rich mascarpone cheese, creating a luscious and creamy base. The caramelized leeks add a delightful sweetness and a hint of smokiness, perfectly complementing the earthy flavors of the potatoes. Prepare to elevate your dining experience with this irresistible dish that promises to leave your palate craving more.

**Additional Recipe Highlights:**

* **Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes:** Experience the classic comfort food taken to the next level. Roasted garlic adds a nutty depth of flavor, while fluffy mashed potatoes provide a comforting base.

* **Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan:** Indulge in the simplicity of perfectly mashed potatoes, enhanced with the nutty and salty notes of Parmesan cheese. This timeless combination is a crowd-pleaser.

* **Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Chives:** Elevate your mashed potatoes with the smoky, savory flavors of bacon and the freshness of chives. This hearty dish is perfect for a satisfying and flavorful side.

* **Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream:** Experience the classic combination of mashed potatoes, garlic, and sour cream. This comforting dish is a perfect accompaniment to your favorite roasted meats or grilled vegetables.

Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with these exceptional mashed potato recipes, each offering a unique taste experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GARLICKY MASHED POTATOES WITH LEEKS



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Sauteed leeks are the perfect companion to garlic mashed potatoes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 4 heads garlic, depending on size
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch leeks, rinsed thoroughly under running water and sliced
2 pounds Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice the heads of garlic in half crosswise and drizzle with the oil. Wrap the garlic in foil and roast until creamy, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the cloves into a small bowl and mash lightly with a fork.
  • Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons water in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
  • Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Add the leeks. Mash the potatoes and leeks with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the roasted garlic and 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.

LEEK MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds russet potatoes
Kosher salt
2 leeks, white parts only
6 tablespoons butter
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Put them into a large pot of cold water. Add a big pinch of salt and put the pot over high heat. When it comes to a boil, cook until the potatoes are just cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, slice the leeks into small pieces and thoroughly wash to remove any dirt. Put a medium skillet over medium-low heat and add 2 tablespoons butter. When the butter is melted, add the leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook the leeks until they are very soft, being careful not to let them color or burn, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander. Then put the potatoes back into the pot and let the potatoes dry out a bit while you finish the leeks.
  • In a small pot over low heat, add the milk, the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, garlic and thyme and warm it up. Strain the garlic and thyme from the warm milk and stir the milk into the potatoes using a wooden spoon. Mash with a potato masher, breaking up the big lumps. Stir in the melted leeks, taste and season with salt and pepper. Reserve 2 cups for another use if desired, such as the Round 2 Recipe Thanksgiving Pie. Cover the rest and keep warm until ready to serve.

GARLICKY MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Caramelized onions and roasted garlic add deep flavor to buttery mashed potatoes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 4 heads garlic, depending on size
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 onions, sliced
2 pounds Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice the heads of garlic in half crosswise and drizzle with the oil. Wrap the garlic in foil and roast until creamy, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the cloves into a small bowl and mash lightly with a fork.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally and lowering the heat if the onions begin to burn, until golden, about 30 minutes.
  • Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
  • Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Add the onions. Mash the potatoes and onions with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the roasted garlic and 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.

MASHED POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND MASCARPONE CHEESE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
6 cloves roasted garlic cloves, pureed
1/2 stick unsalted butter
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan, add cold water just to cover and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender. Drain well and run through a food mill set over a large bowl.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, combine the milk, garlic puree and butter in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir the milk mixture into the potatoes until combined. Fold in the mascarpone and season well with salt and pepper. Keep warm over in a bain marie or double boiler until serving.

MASHED POTATOES WITH LEEKS AND GARLIC



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Categories     Garlic     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Leek     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 cups finely chopped white and pale green part of leek, washed well and drained
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3 pounds russet (baking) potatoes (about 6 large)
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/2 cup of milk

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet cook the leeks and 4 tablespoons of the butter, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are very tender, and keep them warm. In a kettle combine the potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, the garlic, and enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the potatoes and garlic in a large colander, return the potatoes to the kettle, reserving the garlic, and cook them over moderate heat, shaking the kettle, for 30 seconds to let any excess liquid evaporate. Peel the reserved garlic, force the garlic and the potatoes through a ricer or the medium disk of a food mill into a bowl, and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the leeks, the milk, and the salt and pepper to taste.

MASHED POTATOES WITH LEEKS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (5 to 6 medium), peeled and chopped
Kosher salt
2 sticks salted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
2 leeks (white and light green parts), thinly sliced and rinsed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk, warmed

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the potatoes are very tender but not falling apart, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, thyme and rosemary. Cook, stirring, until the leeks soften, 12 to 15 minutes; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Drain the potatoes and return to the pot over low heat; cook until any excess water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1½ sticks butter, reserving 1 tablespoon for topping, and mash with a potato masher until smooth and the butter has melted. Gradually mash in ½ cup milk and ½ teaspoon salt until creamy, adding up to ¼ cup more milk as needed. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cooked leeks.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a bowl; top with the remaining butter before serving.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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These garlic mashed potatoes are rich and very tasty! For a creamier texture, use heavy cream in place of the milk. These are also terrific topped with green onions.

Provided by LORNASCHMALZ

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
1 pinch ground white pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil; add potatoes, and boil until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
  • Combine potatoes with milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix with an electric mixer or potato masher to your desired consistency. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 107.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

LEEK AND GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Mashed potatoes become even more mouth watering with the addition of whipping cream garlic and leek.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lb potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled and cut into pieces
2 cups sliced leek with some of green top (about 1 medium)
4 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Additional whipping (heavy) cream, heated, if desired
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes, leek, garlic, salt and broth. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 20 to 25 minutes or until tender (do not drain). Mash potato mixture with potato masher or electric mixer on low speed.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/4 cup whipping cream and the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Add cream mixture to potato mixture; continue mashing until potatoes are light and fluffy. Add additional heated whipping cream for desired consistency. Stir in chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Select the right potatoes: Yukon Gold, Russet, or Bintje potatoes are ideal for creamy mashed potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes thoroughly: To ensure the potatoes are fluffy and smooth, boil them until they are fork-tender.
  • Use good quality butter: The butter adds richness and flavor to the mashed potatoes, so use a high-quality unsalted butter.
  • Add aromatics: Garlic, shallots, and herbs like thyme or parsley can enhance the flavor of the mashed potatoes.
  • Mash the potatoes while they are hot: This will help create a smooth and fluffy texture.
  • Gradually add the milk or cream: Start with a small amount and add more until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Season to taste: Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and any other spices as desired.

Conclusion:

These mashed potatoes with garlic, mascarpone, and caramelized leeks are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side to a variety of main courses. The garlic and mascarpone add a rich and creamy flavor, while the caramelized leeks add a touch of sweetness and crunch. These mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or holiday gathering.

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