Baked Mashed Potatoes and Yams With Garlic and Parmesan

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   Preheat oven to 350.

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   Place garlic in small ovenproof cup or ramekin.

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   Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over garlic.

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   Bake until garlic is very soft, about 25 minutes.

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   Cool; peel garlic, reserving oil in cup.

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   Brush 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.

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   Cook all potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 25 minutes.

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   Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

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   Return all potatoes to same pot.

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    Add milk, butter, rosemary, roasted garlic, and reserved oil to potatoes.

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    Mash until smooth and fluffy, adding enough reserved cooking lluqid to thin to desired consistency.

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    Mix in 3 tablespoons cheese.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Spoon potatoes into prepared dish.

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    Sprinkle 3 teaspoons cheese over potatoes; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.

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    (Can be made 2 hours ahead.

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    Cover; let stand at room temperature.

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    Preheat oven to 350.

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    Bake potatoes uncovered until heated through and golden on top, about 45 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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