Mashed Potatoes

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4 pounds potatoes russet or Yukon gold
3 cloves garlic optional
⅓ cup melted salted butter
1 cup milk or cream
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

  1. Peel and quarter potatoes, place in a pot of cold salted water.
  2. Add cloves of garlic (if using) & bring to a boil, cook uncovered 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well.
  3. Heat milk on the stove top (or in the microwave) until warm.
  4. Add butter to the potatoes and begin mashing. Pour in heated milk a little at a time while using a potato masher to reach desired consistency.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.