Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By MaryGladys

Ingredients

• 8 to 10 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 cup olive oil
• 4 russet potatoes
• 2 Tbs butter
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, grated 2 tbsp.
• Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Put the garlic and olive oil in a heavy saucepan over lowest possible heat and simmer until soft; 30 to 40 minutes.

Drain off oil (reserve for marinades or vinaigrettes).

Purée garlic; set aside.

Meanwhile, prick potatoes with a fork and bake in a 400°F oven for 1 hour, or until soft. While still hot, peel and mash, or pass through a potato ricer.

Melt butter in heavy cream; whisk in puréed garlic.

Stir into potatoes.

Stir in cheeses and season with salt and pepper.

Spoon into a gratin dish.

Place in a 400°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned and bubbling.