roasted potatoes with garlic mayonnaise

I made this recipe for a large gathering and they were a hit.  They are great party food because they don't require a lot of last minute fussing.  

  

Roasted Potatoes with Garlic Mayonnaise

Garlic Mayonnaise:

1 head garlic

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 cup real mayonnaise (may use more for a larger batch)

Cut the head of garlic in half crosswise so each of the cloves is cut in half.  Place on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil.  Fold up the foil into a little packet and roast in the oven with the potatoes for 25-30 minutes. It will be done before the potatoes.  Remove the foil and squeeze the softened garlic out of it's papery coverings and place into food processor and process until finely chopped (or mash with fork) then add the mayonnaise and blend.  Use as a dip for the potatoes.

Roasted Potatoes:

large russet (white) potatoes

½ cup olive oil

½ cup butter (1 stick), melted

2 Tbsp Seasoned Salt

Cut potatoes lengthwise into approximately eight wedges.  Recipe calls for eight potatoes but 2/3 of a 10 pound bag will make 3 cookie sheets full and enough for a crowd. Combine the oil, butter and salt in a large bowl and add the potatoes, stirring to coat.  Place the coated potatoes on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in preheated 400° oven for 40-45 minutes.  Place the foil packet of garlic in the same oven and remove after 25 to 30 minutes.

These are also good with catsup, sour cream or ranch dressing.  I have also made these potatoes with Famous Dave's Roast chicken seasoning in place of the seasoned salt and olive oil instead of the oil and butter.

Source: this recipe was not created by me but unfortunately I did not document the source when I found it several years ago.