Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 lb Yukon potatoes (10 potatoes, peeled and quartered*)
• 1 1/3 cup whole milk
• 6 garlic cloves (smashed)
• 8 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 2 Tbsp chives (finely chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Place potato chunks into a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1 1/3 milk with 6 crushed garlic cloves until just steaming then remove from heat and set aside. Discard the garlic if desired.

3. 3

   Drain the potatoes, keep them in the pot, then place over very low heat and mash with a potato masher or use an electric hand mixer (mash right away while potatoes are hot so they don’t turn gummy).

4. 4

   Drizzle in hot milk to reach your desired texture. Cut butter into chunks and mash them into the potatoes until well incorporated. Add 1/4 cup sour cream and 1 to 1 1/2 tsp salt or add salt to taste.

5. 5

   Serve warm drizzled with more butter if desired and garnished with fresh chives.