Roasted Garlic Purple Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Purple Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

Serves 6 - 8

1 head garlic

2 lbs / 900 gr purple potatoes, well washed, peeled and quartered

1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

Ground black pepper

4 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)

¾ cup / 180 ml milk (your choice of milk)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F (210°C), place a rack in the middle.

Slice off the very top of the garlic head. Drizzle head with olive oil and wrap in foil. Place on a baking sheet and bake until tender and fragrant, about 35 minutes.

Remove from the oven, let cool a little bit and peel. Set aside.

In the meantime, place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender, about 12 to 15 minutes and drain.

Return pot to the stove and over low heat, heat the milk and butter until butter melts. Add roasted garlic and potatoes, and mash until smooth and creamy.

Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.