Garlic Mashed Potatoes

From Everyday Food
Serves 8 |Prep time: 15 minutes |Total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients
8 medium russet potatoes

1 garlic clove

Coarse salt

1 1/2 cups milk

1 stick of butter

1. Peel 8 medium russet potatoes (4 pounds). Quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and 1 head peeled garlic cloves (about 15); cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon coarse salt.
2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. In a small saucepan, bring 11/2 cups milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into small pieces, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.