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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients
  

  • 7 cups Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp. butter, or more if you like 
  • 1/2 tsp. salt. or to taste 
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper, or to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Parmesean cheese, optional

Instructions
 

  • Place potatoes and peeled garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water and then bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.
  • Simmer the potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until fork tender.
  • Remove from heat and drain the potatoes and garlic thoroughly and return to the saucepan or to a large mixing bowl.
  • Meanwhile, using a cup. combine the milk and butter and microwave until hot.
  • Add the hot milk and butter mixture to the potatoes; mash until smooth, adding salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese, if using.
  • If using an electric mixer, avoid overmixing.

Notes

For perfectly smooth mashed potatoes, put the cooked potatoes and garlic through a potato ricer. The riced potatoes will mash beautifully with no lumps to worry about.