GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

SERVES 6

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES

COOKING TIME: 10 MINUTES

pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds

1 garlic clove, smashed

½ cup heavy cream

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons cracked black pepper

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2 Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and cook until fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set them aside.

3 Meanwhile, place the garlic in a small baking dish and roast for 10 minutes.

4 In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil over medium heat, but do not let it curdle. Remove the pan from the heat as soon as it comes to a boil.

5 Using a potato masher or a large meat fork, mash the potatoes; whip in the melted butter, cream, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper. Keep mashing until the potatoes are smooth and fluffy.