Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Preparation: Preheat oven to 400 F. Place unpeeled garlic cloves in a piece of heavy-duty foil, sprinkle with a little olive oil, and seal into a packet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until soft. Let cool, then squeeze the garlic pulp into a small bowl. While the garlic is roasting, place potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Simmer until potatoes are tender, but not falling apart. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Add the garlic paste, sour cream , milk, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until fairly smooth (some small lumps are desirable), then stir in oregano and chives . Gently rewarm mashed potatoes over low heat, if necessary. Yield: 6 servings