Garlic Mashed Potatoes

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 large idaho baking potatoes (Approximately 2 lbs total)
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  2. 2
    Peel garlic into individual cloves.
  3. 3
    Simmer potato slices and garlic cloves in a sauce pan with enough water to barely cover.
  4. 4
    Once the potatoes are tender, drain the water from the pan, reserving 1/2 cup of water.
  5. 5
    Mash the potatoes with the evaporated milk and butter.
  6. 6
    Depending upon the size of the potatoes you may need more liquid.
  7. 7
    You can use some of the reserved potato water, or more butter, or regular milk.
  8. 8
    I usually use regular milk.
  9. 9
    Season to taste with salt and butter.

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