Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a82fdcee-a4c5-4922-84db-7c1e67ea3bce
Original source: https://www.saltandlavender.com/easy-garlic-mashed-potatoes/
Recipe image: https://www.saltandlavender.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/garlic-mashed-potatoes-recipe-1.jpg

These garlic mashed potatoes are creamy, comforting, and easy to make. Restaurant-style mashed potatoes are totally doable in your own kitchen!
Yield: 8
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT25M
Total time: PT40M

Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper (to taste)
- For serving: chopped chives and/or parsley (optional, to taste)

Instructions
1. Peel the potatoes (or leave some/all of them unpeeled if you prefer, just make sure to scrub them well) and cut them into thirds. Add them to a salted pot of water and boil until a sharp knife easily pierces them.
2. While the potatoes are boiling, add the cream, butter, garlic, and salt & pepper to a small saucepan over low heat. Let it slowly warm through. The garlic slightly cooks, infusing the cream so the potatoes are more evenly flavored.
3. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and leave them in the pot. Slowly pour in the cream mixture and mash the potatoes using a hand-held potato masher. Mash until the cream has been absorbed and you've got a nice, smooth mash. Don't over-mash or they may end up gluey.
4. Serve potatoes with extra butter on top and some chopped chives and/or parsley if desired.