Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 medium head garlic , top trimmed to expose cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds russet potatoes , peeled and quartered
• 4 tablespoons butter , softened
• 0.5 cups milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Drizzle olive oil over garlic head; wrap in aluminum foil.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until cloves are soft and golden, about 1 hour.

4. 4

   When the garlic has baked for about 35 minutes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool for a few minutes.

5. 5

   Return potatoes to the pot or place in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Remove garlic from the oven. Cut garlic head in half and squeeze softened cloves into potato mixture.

7. 7

   Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, or to desired consistency.