Roasted Tomato Mashed Potatoes

Sun dried tomatoes are one of my favourite things. They are chewy and sweet and full of flavour. A few months ago I made a sun dried tomato pesto that was delicious. I got to thinking, wouldn't that be so good in potatoes? So I decided to try some mashed potatoes mixed with sun dried tomatoes. They turned out really well! They were thick and creamy and full of that sweet tomato flavour.

6 medium red potatoes
1/4 c sun dried tomatoes in oil
Fresh basil leaves, about 1/4 c loosely packed
1/4-3/4 c milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Scrub your potatoes well. Peel if you want, I never do. Why make more work? Cut them into quarters and put in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with cold water and add salt. You want the water to be about as salty as sea water. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove lid and let boil until potatoes are fork tender. While potatoes are cooking, get the tomatoes ready. In a food processor or blender put the sun dried tomatoes in with the oil they're packed in. Blend until they look pretty smooth. Add the basil leaves and blend to combine. When potatoes are fork tender, drain them and add the tomato mixture to the pot. Mash it all together adding the milk to help the process along. Start with 1/4 c and add more a little bit at a time until you get the consistency you want. Season with salt and pepper.