Garlic Mashed Potatoes With Chives

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 head garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes peeled, and cut into 1" pieces
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup butter - (1/2 stick)
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut top 1/4 inch off head of garlic to expose tops of cloves. Place in small baking dish. Spoon oil over; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake until garlic cloves are tender, about 45 minutes. Squeeze garlic cloves from skins and mash in small bowl.

Cook potatoes in heavy large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 18 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Stir over low heat to allow excess water to evaporate. Add whipping cream, butter, sour cream, and roasted garlic and mash together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in chives and serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

This recipe is an accompaniment for "Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Herb-Roasted Tomatoes, Olive Broth" (see recipe).