Creamed Yuca (Cassava) With Roasted Garlic
A creamy mashed yuca dish offers a delicious alternative to mashed potatoes, featuring the rich flavors of roasted garlic and a hint of nutmeg.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 450 F.
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Prepare the garlic by peeling its outer skin, cutting 1/2 inch from the top to expose cloves, drizzling with olive oil on foil, and wrapping tightly.
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Bake the garlic for 1 hour; once cooled, squeeze the roasted cloves into a bowl.
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While garlic bakes, peel and cube the yuca.
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Place yuca in a saucepan, cover with water, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt, and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Combine cooked yuca, half-and-half, butter, and roasted garlic in a bowl.
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Mash or whip the mixture until smooth, then season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.