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Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes




Source of Recipe


Southern Living 04/07






Recipe Introduction


The garlic can be roasted and stored in the refrigerator up to one day ahead.





List of Ingredients



• 1 large or 2 small garlic bulbs
  
• 1 T olive oil
  
• 4 lb red potatoes, peeled and quartered
  
• 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
  
• 1 cup sour cream
  
• 1/2 cup butter
  
• 1/4 cup milk
  
• 3/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp pepper
  
• Garnish: chopped fresh chives
  






Instructions



1. Cut off pointed end of garlic bulb; place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, and drizzle with oil. Fold foil to seal.
   
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour; cool. Squeeze pulp from garlic; set aside.
   
3. Cook potatoes in a Dutch oven in boiling salted water to cover 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain and place in a large bowl.
   
4. Mash potatoes with roasted garlic pulp, cream cheese, and next 5 ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Garnish, if desired.
   






Final Comments


Makes 6 to 8 servings