Shelly's Recipe

HERB AND ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Category: Potatoes

2 heads garlic -- cut in half crosswise
1 tbsp oil
3 1/2 lb russet potatoes
2 pkg garlic-herb Boursin or Rondele Cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth or no-fat milk -- heated
1/2 cup chives -- minced

Garnish
Whole chives and/or fresh herb sprigs

Brush cut sides of garlic with oil; place garlic, cut sides down, on a 4 by 10-inch sheet of doubled heavy foil. Fold up edges of foil. Bake at 350 until golden brown on bottom and very soft when squeezed, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove garlic from oven and let cool. Squeeze cloves from 3 head halves. Leave the other one whole. Set aside.

Cook potatoes until done. Drain and add loose garlic cloves and cheese. Mash potatoes, adding enough broth to make smooth and creamy. Stir in minced chives. Turn into a bowl and garnish with remaining garlic and herbs.