Smashed Garlic Taters Recipe eatnlisten - petite gold potatoes

Method

• Place the potatoes and salt in a medium saucepan.
• Add enough water to cover the potatoes, place a lid on the saucepan, and heat over medium heat to a light boil for 15-20 minutes.
• Place the milk, garlic cloves, and butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium low heat, stirring occasionally while the potatoes cook.
• Do not allow the mixture to boil, reducing the heat as necessary to hold a light simmer.
• When the potatoes are tender and easy to pierce with a fork, strain out the water and place the cooked potatoes back into the saucepan.
• Cook on low heat for a minute to steam off excess water.
• Remove the garlic cloves from the milk mixture and discard.
• Pour half of the milk mixture over the potatoes and smash with a potato masher or heavy slotted spoon.
• Add the grated cheese and remaining milk mixture a little at a time while mashing until desired creaminess is achieved (do not use all of the milk mixture for a thicker consistency).
• Stir in a pinch of fresh grated nutmeg and taste.
• Reseason with salt and pepper.