Garlic Mashed Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place garlic (unpeeled) in baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until soft. While garlic is in the oven, cook potatoes over medium to high heat in pot for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
2. Drain potatoes into a strainer, set aside to dry for a bit. Take garlic cloves and squeeze them out of peel, once cooled. In a small bowl, mash garlic with a fork until paste-like.
3. Place potatoes in large bowl, add garlic paste, spices, and milk. Mash. Add butter, and mix well.
4. Add chives, whisk everything several more times. Adjust seasoning and butter, to taste.
Source of recipe: I wrote the recipe. Direct link to this recipe on my blog: http://veganmiss.blogspot.com/2009/11/nothing-like-watching-history-chan...