Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By rickfanciullo

Alton Brown

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes - should all be same size or close
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 16 oz (2 cups) half and half
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 6 oz grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Peel potatoes and place in a large sauce pan, add salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork

2. Heat the half and half and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Remove the potatoes from heat, drain water. Mash and add the garlic cream mixture. add slowly as to not get too watery. Add cheese and stir again. Let stand 5 minutes to allow the potatoes to thicken and then serve.