Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

I created this recipe after my first year away from my family for Thanksgiving. I really wanted to make the best meal I could while I watched the McDonalds Thanksgiving Parade. That was the first time I ever heard that phrase because growing up where I did there was only one parade that mattered and Macy's sponsored it. The potatoes came out great and the meal was pretty good too. I make them for holidays, special meals or potlucks. This recipe takes little to no cooking skills making it a quick and easy addition to your recipe collection.



Ingredients:

5 Cloves of Fresh Garlic
3 Pounds of Red Potatoes
1-Tablespoon Oregano
4 Tablespoons Butter
1-Cup Milk
1-Tablespoon Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste




Firstly, boil the potatoes in salted water for twenty-five minutes or until soft through the center (you can test this by sticking a knife through the potato). After setting up the potatoes, peal the garlic cloves and place them in a pan and cover with olive or vegetable oil. Roast in the oven with 350-degree heat until light brown.

After the garlic is roasted and cooled, dice it thinly and set the garlic and oil aside. Mash the potatoes using a mashing tool or try a metal pasta spoon. I prefer to leave some chunks in the mix for a heartier mash. Next add the butter and the milk. Mix evenly throughout and then add the oregano and the garlic/oil mix.

The mashed potatoes should still be warm enough to serve by completion but it can be reheated on the stovetop with little change in consistency or taste, perfect for leftovers.