Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

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

2.  Drain off oil (reserve for marinades or vinaigrettes).

3.  Puree garlic; set aside.

4.  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.

5.  Melt butter in heavy cream; whisk in puréed garlic.

6.  Stir into potatoes.

7.  Stir in cheeses and season with salt and pepper.

8.  Spoon into a gratin dish.

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