Garlic-Bacon-Stilton Smashed Potatoes

Name: Garlic-Bacon-Stilton Smashed Potatoes
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 900 gram small red potatoes; A cup with a capacity of 130 ml containing butter, softened; 113 gram cream cheese, softened; A cup with a capacity of 60 ml containing to A cup with a capacity of 80 ml containing 2% milk; A cup with a capacity of 130 ml containing Stilton cheese; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Bold, savory flavor from bacon, Stilton cheese and fresh garlic take mashed potatoes to a whole new level.This side dish is so rich and satisfying, it could be eaten as an entree! —Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California

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Bereiding

Preheat oven to 400°.Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves.Place cloves on a piece of foil.Drizzle with oil; wrap in foil.Bake until cloves are soft, 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes.
Unwrap garlic cloves; cool 10 minutes.Squeeze garlic from skins.Mash with a fork.
Drain potatoes; return to pan. Coarsely mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, cream cheese, garlic and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Stir in Stilton cheese, bacon, 2 tablespoons parsley, pepper and salt. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.