Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and Yams with Garlic and Parmesan

Ingredients

• 8 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt
• ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Put garlic in small ovenproof bowl, and drizzle with olive oil.

3. 3

   Roast for 30 minutes, until very soft.

4. 4

   Cool, peel, and reserve oil.

5. 5

   Cook potatoes and yams in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.

7. 7

   Place potatoes in a mixing bowl.

8. 8

   Add milk, butter or margarine, rosemary, garlic, and reserved olive oil.

9. 9

   Mash until smooth as desired, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed.

10. 10

    Mix in 1/4 cup cheese.

11. 11

    Salt and pepper to taste.

12. 12

    Transfer to a buttered or oiled 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

14. 14

    Bake for 45 minutes, until heated through and golden on top.