Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 cup olive oil
• 4 russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Put garlic and olive oil in heavy saucepan over lowest possible heat and simmer until soft; 30 to 40 minutes. Drain off oil (reserve for marinades or vinaigrettes). Puree garlic; set aside. Meanwhile, prick potatoes with fork and bake in 400° oven for 1 hour, or until soft. While still hot, peel and mash, or pass through a potato ricer. Melt butter in heavy cream; whisk in puréed garlic. Stir into potatoes. Stir in cheeses and season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a gratin dish. Place in a 400° oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned and bubbling.
8 to 10 cloves garlic, peeled