2clovesof garlic grated very finelyyou can omit for traditional mashed potatoes
plenty of salt & cracked black pepper to taste
garnish: sliced butterabout 1-2 tbsp.
Instructions
Peel and quarter 8-10 Russet potatoes. Add them to a large pot filled with cool water and bring to a boil on the stove. Once they start boiling add about a tbsp. of kosher salt and boil until fork tender. (about 10 minutes)
Drain the potatoes carefully into a colander and let them sit for a few moments to allow the moisture to evaporate from the potatoes.
In a large bowl add 1 & 1/2 sticks of salted butter sliced into squares, 2 cloves of garlic grated finely with a zester, and start with at least 1 tsp. of kosher salt & cracked black pepper. (you will definitely need more after blending)
Add the boiled potatoes into the bowl and add 1 cup of heavy cream into the bowl and begin blending with a hand mixer. DO NOT overmix. Once they look slightly creamy (after a minute or so) check to see if they need more cream, salt, or pepper. I usually add another 1/2 cup of heavy cream, salt, and pepper and blend again! Taste! Add salt and pepper if needed. If not add the potatoes to a serving dish and top with a few pats of butter on top!
These are ABSOLUTELY delicious!!! Make it!
Notes
I always leave a little peel on my potatoes for that tiny bit of rustic feel, bu feel free to peel away completely! LOL
DO NOT over blend the potatoes! Only blend until they are incorporated and creamy. This takes only a couple minutes; if that!