Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Remove outermost papery leaves from garlic but do not break bulbs apart or remove thin paper sheath covering each clove.
3. 3
   Rub garlic bulbs with olive oil and wrap together with thyme sprigs in a loose aluminum foil packet.
4. 4
   Place packet in a baking dish and roast until garlic is very tender.
5. 5
   When cool enough to handle, peel garlic and squeeze soft cloves into a bowl.
6. 6
   Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover by 1 inch with cold salted water.
7. 7
   Bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
8. 8
   Cover and cook until potatoes are tender.
9. 9
   Drain.
10. 10
    Mash potatoes with a potato masher and return to a clean saucepan; stir in cream, butter, and garlic cloves, and beat well.
11. 11
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12. 12
    Transfer to a warm bowl and garnish with minced chervil.