Crazy Rich, Creamy Double-garlic Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks (russet or other baking potato)
• 5 garlic cloves, whole and peeled
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped (optional)
• 1/4-1/2 cup whole milk or 1/4-1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/4-1/2 cup whipping cream
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 -5 tablespoons creme fraiche (or sour cream or whipping cream)
• salt
• black pepper
• 2 -3 tablespoons chopped chives (or thinly sliced green onions)

Recipe

• 1 cook the potatoes and the whole garlic cloves in water to cover over med-high heat until tender, for about 15-20 minutes.
• 2 drain the potatoes and cooked garlic cloves, and either mash them or put through a ricer or sieve.
• 3 heat the milk until bubbles form around the edge, then pour into the potatoes and mix together, over med-low heat; then beat in the butter and crème fraiche, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 4 if using, add the raw garlic, then mix in the chives.
• 5 serve immediately.