garlic mashed potatoes
categories:  Vegetarian   

Prepared: 2009-08-30

ingredients:

• 2 head of garlic
• ½ teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 4 large white Yukon potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup of milk (at least 2% milk)

Preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
• Cut a small square of aluminium foil.
• Cut off the top of the garlic head.
• Drizzle oil on top an season with salt and pepper.
• Bring the ends of the foil together to form a small pouch.
• Bake for about 45 minutes or until the garlic is tender.
• Remove the foil bag from the oven and open it up a little.
• Return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• Remove the flesh by squeezing each clove between your thumb and index finger and set aside.
• Meanwhile, place your peeled and cubed potatoes into a large pot of salted water.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-high and cook until tender (about 20 minutes).
• Drain and return potatoes to the pot.
• Add the butter, stir and mash until it melts completely.
• Add the milk slowly and stir to mix.
• Add 2-3 tablespoons of the roasted garlic and stir into the potatoes.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
• Grate a little parmesan cheese on top of the garlic mashed potatoes for a little extra flavour.