Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Place garlic in small tin with enough olive oil to cover. Add sea salt.
2. 2
   Cover loosely with foil and roast in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove foil and cook an additional 15 minutes. In a small pan, place potatoes with enough chicken stock to cover. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes; remove lid and continue cooking until stock is reduced by half and potatoes are tender.
4. 4
   Add garlic and pepper to potatoes in stock.
5. 5
   With a firm whisk, smash mixture, adding butter and half and half.
6. 6
   Do not use mixer.
7. 7
   Add salt to taste.
8. 8
   Mixture should be the consistency of coarse oatmeal.