Garlic Mashed Potatoes
"A garlic-lover's dream come true."
submitted by: Nicole Soderquist
serves: 6
Ingredients:
6 medium potatoes
1 bulb garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Pierce potatoes with fork to allow steam to escape. Cut 1/4 inch slice from top of garlic bulb to expose cloves and carefully remove most of the skin, leaving the bulb intact and the cloves unpeeled. Wrap garlic in aluminum foil. Bake potatoes and garlic about 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.
3. Heat oil and oregano over medium heat 2 - 3 minutes or until oregano is fragrant.
4. Open garlic pack to cool. Cut potatoes in half and carefully spoon potatoes into large bowl (you can add some skins if desired). Separate garlic cloves and press the cloves slightly to squeeze the garlic out. Place garlic in bowl; add oil mixture and salt.
5. Mash potatoes until no lumps remain. Beat in milk in small amounts (amount of milk needed varies by type of potato). Beat vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy. Can be served with fresh chives.
