Roasted Potatoes With Garlic Crust

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   Heat oven to 425.

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   Wrap garlic in foil, or place in garlic roaster, and roast until garlic is turning golden and head is soft, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Let stand until cool enough to handle.

4. 4

   Slice off tip of head, just enough to expose cloves; press out garlic, using back of knife to help.

5. 5

   Discard garlic skin; transfer garlic to small bowl.

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   Add 1 1/2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.

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   Smash together with back of teaspoon to create thick paste.

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   Raise oven to 475.

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   Slice each potato into three or four one-inch-thick pieces.

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    Spread a generous amount of paste between each slice; reassemble potato, pressing on chunks to potato sticks together.

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    Set potato on a piece of foil, drizzle with 2 tsp oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

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    Wrap potato tightly in foil; repeat process with other potatoes.

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    Bake on baking sheet until they are soft and have a caramelized roasted-garlic crust on the bottom, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

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    Sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.