MASHED POTATOES W/MASCARPONE CHEESE & ROASTED

      Title: MASHED POTATOES W/MASCARPONE CHEESE & ROASTED
  Categories: Potatoes
       Yield: 4 Servings
  
       4    Idaho potatoes; peeled and
            -cut into 1-inch pieces
       2 tb Mascarpone cheese
       3 sm Garlic cloves; roasted,
            -peeled and finely chopped
       1 tb Unsalted butter
     1/2 c  Heavy cream; warmed
     1/4 ts Kosher salt; or to taste
       1 ds White pepper; or to taste
       4 ts Basil-infused oil
  
   Serve with Grilled Balsamic Veal Chops and Balsamic Ratatouille
   
   1. In a saucepan, place potatoes in enough cold water to cover them.
   Bring to a simmer, then cook until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain.
   
   2. Mash potatoes (a mixer works best). Add cheese, garlic, butter and
   cream; mix at medium speed until combined. Season with salt and white
   pepper.
   
   3. Spoon onto individual plates. Drizzle 1 teaspoon basil-infused oil
   over each serving.
   
   Served at the Chicago 1996 Democratic National Convention.
   
   Source: Chicago Sun Times, August 21, 1996
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