Quick & Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

A quick and tasty side

Ingredients

  • 5 Yukon Gold Potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • Milk (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a medium pot with a large pinch of salt and enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 12 minutes.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid, then drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, peel garlic, wrap in a small piece of foil, and place on a baking sheet. Roast on top rack of oven until garlic is soft, 10-15 minutes.
  3. Once potatoes are softened, add garlic and butter to pot. Mash, adding a splash of reserved cooking liquid (or milk, if you have it on hand), until creamy and smooth. Season generously with salt and pepper.