Bradley Ogden's Mashed Potatoes

via Sue Gilbert

serves 4

1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, washed and scrubbed under cold water
1 head of garlic
1 cup cream or half and half
1 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste

Cook potatoes in salted boiling water until tender. Drain the potatoes, and spread them on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. While the potatoes are cooking, peel the cloves from a head of garlic, and simmer the garlic in a small saucepan with cream, milk and butter. When the garlic is tender, remove the pan from the heat. Puree the potatoes and garlic mixture using the medium disk of a food mill.

Season with salt and pepper and thin, if needed, with more milk.

Mashed potatoes are a dish every American palette inherently understands, and this rendition is very satisfying. This tasty recipe coaxes every nuance o f flavor from thepotatoes, garlic and other additions.