Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time40m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks (about 1-2 inches). This helps them cook evenly.
2
Prepare the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and set aside. You can use whole cloves for a milder flavor or chop them for a more intense garlic taste.

3
Boil the Potatoes
In a large pot, add the chopped potatoes and enough water to cover them by about an inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
4
Cook the Garlic
In the last 5 minutes of cooking the potatoes, add the garlic cloves to the pot. This will infuse the potatoes with garlic flavor.
5
Drain and Mash
Once the potatoes and garlic are cooked, drain them in a colander. Return the drained potatoes and garlic to the pot. Use a potato masher or a ricer to mash until smooth.
6
Add Butter and Milk
Add the unsalted butter and milk to the mashed potatoes. Stir well until the butter is melted and everything is combined. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
7
Season
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary.