GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

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Ingredients

• 2 1/4 Lb. Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp. (1/4 stick) butter
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375. Peel potatoes and cut into even size pieces. Place in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, separate garlic cloves, but do not peel them. Place in a bowl, add olive oil and toss to coat. Place on a 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. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cut chives into small pieces. Sprinkle over mashed potatoes in bowl; serve.

Serving suggestion:

This dish is perfect to serve with roast chicken. Add your favorite vegetable side to the menu and you have a complete meal.

Great Idea:

For extra flavor, stir some finely chopped green onions into the mashed potato mixture in step 3.