Garlic Mashed Potatoes

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Remove outermost papery leaves from garlic but do not break bulbs apart or remove thin paper sheath covering each clove.

3. 3

   Rub garlic bulbs with olive oil and wrap together with thyme sprigs in a loose aluminum foil packet.

4. 4

   Place packet in a baking dish and roast until garlic is very tender.

5. 5

   When cool enough to handle, peel garlic and squeeze soft cloves into a bowl.

6. 6

   Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover by 1 inch with cold salted water.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil over moderately high heat.

8. 8

   Cover and cook until potatoes are tender.

9. 9

   Drain.

10. 10

    Mash potatoes with a potato masher and return to a clean saucepan; stir in cream, butter, and garlic cloves, and beat well.

11. 11

    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

12. 12

    Transfer to a warm bowl and garnish with minced chervil.

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