Creole Mashed Idaho® Potatoes | Idaho Potato Commission

Ingredients

• 1 whole garlic head
• ½ teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons herbes de Provence
• 3 tablespoons ground cumin
• 5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 2 pounds Idaho® Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Roasted Garlic (see recipe)
• 4 scallions, small dice, both white and green parts
• 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon Creole Spice (see recipe)
• ½ teaspoon Tabasco® sauce
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• Kosher or sea salt, to taste