Velvet Mashed Potatoes
Ted Mann, Cebu [8801
Third Ave. at 88th Street, (718) 492-5095]
4 pounds Yukon gold or Idaho potatoes – peeled, rinsed and halved
2 1/2 cups whole milk or heavy cream
1 stick butter
8 garlic cloves – peeled and minced
1. Put potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Boil until
potatoes are tender.
2. Melt butter on a low flame in a skillet. Add garlic and saute
briefly. Do not let garlic brown.
3. Mash potatoes with a standard hand masher. Add garlic mixture
and milk or cream. Mix. Add salt and pepper to taste.