Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fingerling or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled; 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 8 elephant garlic cloves; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; Freshly grated nutmeg; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fingerling or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
8 elephant garlic cloves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Combine the potatoes, milk, cream, garlic and thyme in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce the heat slightly and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
3

Drain the potatoes, reserving the cooking liquid.
4

Transfer the potatoes to a medium bowl and mash with a fork, adding the nutmeg, olive oil, butter and Parmesan.
5

Add about half of the reserved cooking liquid, mixing well, then add additional cooking liquid if necessary until the potatoes are the consistency you like.
6

Season with salt and pepper to taste.