MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND BASIL image

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cloves garlic, unpeeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
9 medium potatoes (about 3 pounds) 1 8 oz sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, snipped
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

Place garlic in souffle dish, drizzle with oil. Bake in 350 oven for 20 minutes or until garlic is very soft; cool. Peel the garlic, discarding skins and reserving oil. Peel and cut up potatoes. Cook, covered, in boiling salted water for 20-25 min or until tender; drain. Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Beat potatoes with an electric mixer on low speed. Add sour cream, the 1/4 cup cheese, baked garlic, reserved oil, and salt. Gradually beat in enough milk to make the mixture fluffy. Fold in basil. Spoon the potato mixture into a greased 2 qt casserole dish. Cover and bake in a 325 oven for 40 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with the 3 tb cheese and drizzle with butter. Continue baking, uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Serves 10-12. MAKE-AHEAD TIP Prepare potatoes but do not bake. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Bake, covered in a 325 oven for 45 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with the 3 tb cheese and drizzle with butter. Return to oven; bake 30-45 minutes or until heated through.