ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Ingredients

• 20 unpeeled cloves garlic
• 2 tsp oil
• Pinch thyme, crumbled
• 5 cups peeled baking potato chunks (2 inch)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• Dash nutmeg

Directions

1. Set garlic on a large piece of foil; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with thyme. Wrap garlic tightly with foil. Bake at 350°F for 25 - 30 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.
2. Garlic may be baked 24 hours in advance.
3. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate.
4. Combine potatoes and 1 tsp salt in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
5. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Meanwhile, force garlic through a sieve into a small saucepan.
6. Combine with whipping cream, milk and butter. Heat until butter is melted.
7. Add to potatoes and beat until fluffy. Beat in remaining 1/4 tsp salt, pepper and nutmeg.