Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 2½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled (1.1kg))
• 6 garlic cloves (smashed and peeled)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ⅔ cup whole milk ((160mL))
• ¼ cup unsalted butter ((56g))
• ¼ cup sour cream ((60g))
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the potatoes into large, even pieces (about 1½-inches). Place them in a pot with the garlic cloves and salt. Cover the potatoes with cold water by 1-inch.

2. 2

   Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender (but not falling apart).

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan with the milk and butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the milk is warm and the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and hold the mixture warm.

4. 4

   Drain the potatoes and garlic and return them to the large pot. Pour the milk mixture over the potatoes. Using a potato masher, mash the potato mixture just until smooth. (Don’t overmash or overmix, or the mixture will be gummy).

5. 5

   Stir in the sour cream and black pepper. Season the potatoes to taste with more salt and black pepper. Serve them warm topped with more butter.