Mashed Garlic Yuca

Name: Mashed Garlic Yuca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 bulb garlic; 2 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pounds yuca, peeled and cut; 1⁄2 cup butter; 8 ounces heavy cream

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If you like mashed potatoes, you’ll enjoy this creamy mashed yuca, seasoned with fresh roasted garlic!

Serves: 4Prep: 15 minutesCook: 35 minutesTotal: 50 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 bulb garlic
2 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds yuca, peeled and cut
1⁄2 cup butter
8 ounces heavy cream

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Using a sharp knife, cut off the top ¼ of the head of garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and wrap in aluminum foil. Roast 30 to 35 minutes, until garlic is soft and golden.
Step 3
In medium saucepan over high heat, cover yuca with water; boil 25 to 30 minutes. Drain well.
Step 4
Mix in butter, ¼ cup of roasted garlic, cream and salt. Remove from heat; mash.