Ingredients

• 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes , peeled and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
• 5 large garlic
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 0.33 cups unsalted butter , cut into 8 pieces, plus more for serving
• 0.75 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground white pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine potatoes, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
3. 3 Drain potatoes and return to hot saucepan. Stir until dry, about 1 minute.
4. 4 Add butter, 1 piece at a time, stirring gently until melted before the next addition.
5. 5 Using a potato masher, mash in milk until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and white pepper.
6. 6 Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and top with more butter, if desired.

Nutrition per serving