Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

OK, it's time for a "non-dessert" recipe! =) I am allergic to cheese, so I usually eliminate the cheese portion of this recipe, but if you like it, you can keep the ingredient in. Enjoy! - Evonne

INGREDIENTS

6 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
7 baking potatoes, peels and cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 F
• Place garlic cloves in a small baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, cover, and bake 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but firm. Drain, and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Place roasted garlic, milk, Parmesan cheese, and butter into the bowl with the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Beat to desired consistency with a mixer.