Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

Put the garlic and olive oil in a heavy saucepan over lowest possible heat and simmer until soft; 30 to 40 minutes. Drain off oil (reserve for marinades or vinaigrettes). Puree garlic; set aside.

Meanwhile, prick potatoes with a fork and bake in a 400F oven for 1 hour, or until soft. While still hot, peel and mash, or pass through a potato ricer. Melt butter in heavy cream; whisk in pureed garlic. Stir into potatoes. Stir in cheeses and season with salt and pepper.

Spoon into a gratin dish. Place in a 400 F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned and bubbling.