12 large garlic cloves – peeled 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature 8 cooked bacon slices – chopped 3 pounds small red-skinned potatoes 4 teaspoons dried sage Fresh sage sprigs for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 400? F. Combine garlic an oil in small ovenproof dish; cover tightly with foil. Bake until garlic is very tender, about 35 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer garlic and oil to food processor or blender; add butter and process until almost smooth. Transfer garlic butter to small bowl. Garlic butter needs to be at room temperature before using. Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool slightly. Cut potatoes in half; transfer to heavy large skillet. Add garlic butter, bacon, and dried sage and toss over medium-high heat until potatoes are heated through, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to bowl and garnish.

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You can roast the garlic and sauté the bacon as much as a day in advance to reduce the steps for meal day.