Herbed Mashed Potatoes

Name: Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 8 medium russet (or baking) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 10 cloves garlic, peeled; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup milk, at room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/3 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or tarragon

6 ingredients

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Ingredients

8 medium russet (or baking) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
10 cloves garlic, peeled
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup milk, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/3 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or tarragon

Directions

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To make it...
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Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with the garlic and enough lightly salted water to cover. (Can be done to this point up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain. Beat with an electric mixer or mash with a potato masher until smooth. Add the butter. Gradually add the milk until the potatoes are fluffy. Blend in the salt and herbs.
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To fake it...and save 30 minutes
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Heat two 20-oince packages red mashed potatoes according the label directions. Beat in one 2-ounce package Boursin or another garlic herb cheese.