Green Onion Smashed Potatoes

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3. 12 scallions
4. 1/4 cup olive oil
5. Salt –to taste
6. Freshly-ground black pepper –to taste
7. 16 new potatoes –quartered
8. 1 head roasted garlic
9. 1 stick unsalted butter –softened

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush scallions with some of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place on a sheet pan and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and coarsely chop. Toss the potatoes with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until just a bit overcooked but not brown. As soon as they come out of the oven, place the poates in a large mixing bowl, add the garlic, scallions, and butter. Smash with a potato masher to achieve a rustic texture, not smooth. Season with salt and pepper.