Description
- 8 to 10 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 russet potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ⅓ to ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Asiago cheese, grated
- 2 Tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Ingredients
- Put the garlic and olive oil in a heavy saucepan over lowest possible heat and simmer until soft; 30 to 40 minutes.
- Drain off oil (reserve for marinades or vinaigrettes).
- Puree garlic; set aside.
- Meanwhile, prick potatoes with a fork and bake in a 400°F oven for 1 hour, or until soft. While still hot, peel and mash, or pass through a potato ricer.
- Melt butter in heavy cream; whisk in puréed garlic.
- Stir into potatoes.
- Stir in cheeses and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon into a gratin dish.
- Place in a 400°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned and bubbling.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 14