Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil

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Title: Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil
Categories: Vegetables
Yield: 4 servings

2 lb Russet / Yukon Gold potatoes
8 Garlic cloves,unpeeled,large
1 1/2 t Salt
Pepper,freshly ground
1/4 c Olive oil,extra-virgin

1. Cover the potatoes and garlic cloves with cold salted water. Bring
to a boil, partially covered, and cook for 30 minutes, or until
tender.

2. Drain the potatoes and garlic. Boil the potato water and reduce to
1 cup.

3. Peel the potatoes and the garlic. Mash them in the cooking pot
with a potato masher, a ricer - or (push) through a strainer back
into the pot. Turn on the heat and whisk in enough potato water to
bring the potatoes to a thick, creamy consistency. Season with salt
and freshly ground pepper.

4. Heat the olive oil. At the table, pour 1 tablespoon of hot oil on
each portion.

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