GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES 2 lb. peeled and diced potatoes 1/2 to 1 head garlic cloves, peeled and mashed 6 tbsp. butter 1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream, half & half or milk

Cover potatoes with water sufficient to cover in a heavy-bottomed pan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain potatoes and set aside. Return empty pan to heat and add butter, leaving until butter melts. In a separate pan, bring cream or milk to boil (do not allow to curdle; remove from heat immediately when it starts to boil).

Mash the potatoes, beating in the butter and half & half, cream or milk, mashed garlic, and salt and pepper, until potatoes are smooth and fluffy.

NOTE: For milder garlic flavor, parboil garlic along with potatoes, then mash with potatoes.

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