Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and Yams with Garlic and Parmesan

Prep time: 20 min.
Cook time: 1 hr. 35 min.
Serves: 10

Ingredients

8 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 pounds 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 to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees . Put garlic in a small ovenproof bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes, until very soft. Cool, peel, and reserve oil.

2. Cook potatoes and yams in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.

3. Place potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add milk, butter or margarine, rosemary, garlic, and reserved olive oil. Mash until smooth as desired, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed. Mix in 1/4 cup cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a buttered or oiled 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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

Wonderful Dish!