Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Island Cottage, Hare Island, Ireland

Our favorite recipe for garlic mashed potatoes comes from Bon Appetite May 1996 and is credited to the Island Cottage, Hare Island, Ireland.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Island Cottage, Hare Island, Ireland

1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup whole milk
6-7 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup butter at room temperature

Place potatoes in saucepan with enough cold water to cover them. Pour over milk and garlic. Bring to boil then reduce heat. Cover the pot and simmer about 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Place potatoes and garlic in saucepan. Add cream and butter and mash until smooth. To thin add reserved liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


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