Rosemary Mashed Potatoes And Yams With Garlic And Parmesan

Makes 10 servings

Ingredients:

• 8 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds baking 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 pepper to taste

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put garlic in small ovenproof bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes until very soft. Cool, peel and reserve oil.
• Cook potatoes and yams in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
• 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 8x8x2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 45 minutes, until heated through and golden on top.

Nutritional Value (amount per serving):

Calories: 244
Protein: 5 grams
Total fat: 11 grams
Sodium: 158 mg
Cholesterol: 17 mg
Carbohydrates: 33 grams
Fiber: 4 grams