With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought I would share one of my favorite side dishes.  This effortless recipe is the perfect compliment to any holiday meal.  Roasted garlic, warm heavy cream and buttery Yukon Gold potatoes are a few elements that help create this unforgettable dish.  Mashed potatoes are traditional fare for the holidays and this tasty side is a definite departure from the ordinary. INGREDIENTS:

• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 - 2/3 cup warm heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated

METHOD:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place garlic cloves on a small square of aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil.
• Wrap foil around garlic and bake in oven for 20 minutes or until golden.
• If you prefer, peel the potatoes.
• Quarter potatoes and cover with water in a large pot.
• Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and return to hot pot and mash with masher or hand held mixer.
• Mash in the roasted garlic. Mix in butter, heavy cream, salt and pepper.
• Transfer mashed potatoes to an oven proof dish and sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until top is golden

These garlicky spuds will have your family and friends coming back for more!  Enjoy