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Here’s a new favourite truffle I added to our Christmas cookie boxes this year. I’ll share with you how to make No Bake Nutella Balls covered in chocolate with a few sprinkles to make them look festive. These were so delicious. I had a hard time not eating all of them myself. You can crush the graham crackers yourself, but I just purchased a box of crumbs. No Bake Nutella Balls Makes about 50 balls Adapted from The Carefree Kitchen Ingredients For the filling 1/2 cup of butter, softened 1 1/4 cup Nutella 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 cups icing sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla For the coating 1 1/2 cups meting chocolate (I used milk) Directions Combine all filling ingredients until a dough forms. You can add more Nutella or graham crumbs  if you feel the dough is too soft or dry. The dough should hold its shape once rolled.  Roll teaspoon size balls and place in a single layer in the freezer for 30 minutes.  Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or bowl over a simmering pot of wa...
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Garlic & Chive Mashed Potatoes

I just happened to be roasting a whole chicken the day I made these mashed potatoes, so I decided to throw a bunch of garlic cloves in the pan to roast with it. You can use raw minced garlic if you prefer.

I also used the pan drippings in the potatoes to add more flavour. Even my littlest one liked these and she doesn't usually eat anything mashed, so that says something! Mmmm!

Mash it up!

Don't they look creamy and delicious?!


Garlic & Chive Mashed Potatoes
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
  • 3lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed (I used white)
  • 5 cloves roasted garlic (or 3 cloves raw, minced)
  • 1 cup low fat sour cream
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons chopped chives
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for about 15 minutes or until tender. If using raw garlic, add it to the boiling water as well. Drain.
  2. Give the potatoes  mash with a potato masher then add all other ingredients. Keep mashing until the potatoes are as smooth as you like them.
  3. That's it. Mashed potatoes are easy, there's no reason not to make them more often!

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  1. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets GirlNovember 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Garlic and chives in one of my favorite combinations. These look heavenly!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I like the addition of sour cream AND roasted garlic. Your potatoes look fantastic!

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  3. Lisa~~November 7, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Looks delish and I love the roasted garlic on top.

    If you haven't already I'd love for you to check out my Crazy Cooking Challenge entry Aloo Tikki

    Lisa~~
    Cook Lisa Cook

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  4. Angie - Big Bears WifeNovember 7, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    beautiful and delicious looking! Great Choice for THE CRAZY COOKING CHALLENGE!!

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  5. TeriNovember 7, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I have never used chicken broth in mashed potatoes before. I will have to try it. Thanks!
    What a great recipe!

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  6. Jennifer {Mother Thyme}November 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    This recipe is right up my alley! Love garlic and chives! Great recipe! :)

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  7. Miz HelenNovember 7, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I just love the Sour Cream and Chive combination for your Potatoes. Great recipe for the Crazy Cooking Challenge, it looks delicious! Hope you are having a great day.
    Miz Helen
    #8

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  8. ErinNovember 7, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Oh yum! I would eat those roasted garlic cloves whole. Delicious!!!

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  9. Patricia @ ButterYumNovember 7, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    All the yummy flavors I like to use when I make mashed potatoes. Delish!!

    http://butteryum.blogspot.com/2011/11/mozzarella-and-mashed-potato-balls.html

    :)
    ButterYum

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  10. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    the addition of chives is a great idea :)

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  11. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Roasted garlic makes everything better, love it!

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  12. Evelyne CulturEatzNovember 8, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Roasted garlic are so lovely, I can see how these potatoes would be sublime...and the sour cream does not hurt either ;-)

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  13. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Delicous carb overload!

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  14. DesiNovember 8, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I love your presentation with the chives and roasted garlic! MMM them potatoes sure look good :) I'm #71 on the blog hop!!

    http://steaknpotatoeskindagurl.blogspot.com/2011/11/crazy-cooking-challenge-and-loaded.html

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  15. Leah BeyerNovember 8, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I so heart roasted garlic. I bet these potatoes are AAAMazing! I would over eat for sure.

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  16. Tracey @ The Kitchen is My PlaygroundNovember 8, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    These look really delicious!! Love how you placed the chives over the top for your photo. And how can you go wrong with roasted garlic?? Yum.
    Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground (#42 in the Challenge)

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  17. PattyNovember 8, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Looks delicious! I need to try your recipe. Thanks for stopping by (#68). I'm still trying to get to all the blogs :)

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  18. DCGNovember 8, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Love the roasted garlic!

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  19. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Visiting from the Challenge #63. I love the presentation and the recipe looks really good. I love the garlic!

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  20. Kim BeeNovember 9, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Big fan of roasted garlic. Could eat these every day. You did a wonderful job with yours. I decided to follow you while I was here. Hope you have a wonderful week.
    Kim Bee
    #65

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  21. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    I've never used chicken broth in mashed potatoes before, it would certainly lighten them up some. They look great. Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)

    April #36

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  22. Lesa @Edesia's NotebookNovember 9, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    They look delicious. I love sour cream and chives in mashed potatoes!

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  23. Chels/Catz in the KitchenNovember 9, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I love chives and garlic together. A winning combo! Thank you for you comment(s) :) They both showed up just fine :) BTW- I love your festive look of your blog, so cute and cheery!

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  24. MalloryNovember 9, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Oh yum!! I am searching for a great tasting mashed potato recipe. I like the idea of chicken broth. Giving it a try!

    Thanks for stopping by my Mashed Potato Cakes post, #59!

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  25. rebecca @ beurristaNovember 10, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    You plated it up SO beautifully, of course your little one would like it. I *like* it!

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  26. The Daily SmashNovember 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Look good nice choice.

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