GARLIC MASHED POTATOES PIONEER WOMAN RECIPES

Steps:

• (Prep time includes time needed to roast garlic.)Cut the peeled potatoes into pieces and cook in boiling water until fork-tender. Drain water and return to pot, and mash potatoes over low heat until lots of the steam has escaped. Next, mash in softened butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and salt to taste. Dump in three to five heads of roasted garlic cloves; stir together, then check seasoning. Be sure to salt adequately. Add some fresh ground black pepper, and serve with one or two roasted garlic cloves on top. Serve with steak and expect to be worshipped and kissed for at least 38 hours.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 °. Cut the top quarter off the garlic heads. Place in a pie pan, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover with foil and bake until the garlic is golden and soft, about 45 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add the butter, cream cheese, parmesan, half-and-half, cream, parsley, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the potatoes and mash with a potato masher. Squeeze the garlic out of its skin and stir into the potatoes. Spoon into a serving bowl and top with more butter and parsley just before serving.