Garlic Mashed Potato

Garlic mashed potato is an excellent side dish for plain grilled or baked meat or fish.

Roasted garlic is best as it gives a more mellow flavor.

If you pop it in the oven at the same time as you're cooking something else then it isn't so wasteful of power.

Roasted Garlic Mash
3 large garlic cloves - skin on
2 lb (1.2 kg) peeled potatoes
3 oz (75g) butter
3 tbspn milk

Heat your oven to gas mark 4, 160C.

Put the garlic in a shallow dish and cook until the skin is yellow and cracked - around 20 to 30 minutes.

Boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes until they're soft.

Drain and mash with the butter and milk.

Squeeze the flesh out of the dried garlic skins into the potato and stir through.

I would put a knob of butter on top to melt before serving.

Absolutely delicious as a side dish with plain meat or fish.

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