Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By KennySD

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 lb. russet or yukon gold potatos
• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 1 T olive oil
• 1/2 C sour cream
• 2 T butter
• 1/8 t salt
• 1/8 t black pepper
• fresh chives

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375. Peel potatoes and cut into even size pieces. Place in large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.

2. Separate garlic cloves, do not peel. Place in a bowl, add olive oil and toss to coat. Place on baking sheet and roast in oven until softened, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.

3. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Mash slightly. Add sour cream and butter. Quickly squeeze pulp from garlic cloves into pot. Add salt and black pepper.

4. Mash potatoes until combined and smooth. Traansfer to serving bowl. Cut chives into small pieces. Sprinkle over mashed potatoes in bowl. Serve.