Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

A simply delicious version of mashed potatoes.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2  tablespoons  snipped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, minced
• 1  tablespoon  mashed roasted garlic
• 4 -6  tablespoons half-and-half
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until they are tender.
2. When cooked, drain the potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
3. Add the tomatoes, drained, the butter, basil and garlic.
4. Beat to mix together.
5. Add 4 Tbs of the half and half, the salt and pepper.
6. Add the additional half and half if the potatoes seem dry.
7. Serve immediately.