posted by Dona 03-05-99 12:19 PM
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Categories : Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 heads garlic, roasted
olive oil
12 medium potatoes
4 (3") pieces of celery tops w/leaves
4 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup milk , warmed
salt to taste
To roast Garlic:
Preheat oven to 350. Cut garlic heads in
half horizontally and place in small pan lined with foil. Drizzle with olive oil. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons water to keep it moist, and bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
If garlic gets too brown, cover with foil. Remove and allow to cool.
When cool, squeeze garlic onto a plate and mash with a fork.
Peel potatoes, cut into quarters. Cook with celery in
boiling salted water to cover for 25 - 30 minutes or
until tender. Drain water from pot, remove and discard
celery, cover pot with a thick towel. Let sit for 5
minutes.
Remove towel and thoroughly mash potatoes
with a masher or hand mixed. Add garlic and butter and
continue to mash. Don't overbeat if you use a mixer.
Beat in warmed milk.
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