Garlic mashed potatoes
from Half Assed Kitchen
2 to 3 LARGE russet potatoes (or 5 to 6 smaller Yukon Golds)
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup cream, half-and-half or milk
2-3 cloves garlic
2 Tablespoons fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup cream cheese (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Wrap garlic cloves in aluminum foil and place in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Cut potatoes into small pieces and boil in large pot 20 to 25 minutes. Drain. Mix with butter, cream, thyme, nutmeg, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Squeeze roasted garlic from their skins and mix into potatoes.
Serve piping hot with extra butter, salt and pepper.