Whipped Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

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The roasted garlic really sets off the flavor in this

dish.

 

 

Whipped Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

 

1 head garlic

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound russet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and roughly

chopped

1/2 cup whole milk

4 tablespoons butter or marg.

salt and freshly ground pepper

freshly grated nutmeg

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the garlic on a

sheet of aluminum foil, and drizzle with olive oil.

Wrap up, place in the oven, and roast for 25 minutes.

Remove, squeeze the roasted garlic from its skin, and

set aside.

Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot, and add

enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, lower the

heat, and simmer until soft and tender , about 15

minutes. Drain real well and mash, and add the milk

and butter, mash more. Season with salt, pepper and

nutmeg, and mix with a wooden spoon. Stir in the

roasted garlic, and serve. Serves 4.