Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 6 cloves roasted garlic cloves, pureed
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan, add cold water just to cover and 1 tablespoon of salt.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender.
  • Drain well and run through a food mill set over a large bowl.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, combine the milk, garlic puree and butter in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.
  • Stir the milk mixture into the potatoes until combined.
  • Fold in the mascarpone and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Keep warm over in a bain marie or double boiler until serving.