Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoespeeled, cut into big chunks
• 6 cloves garlicpeeled and left whole
• 1 tbsp saltfor the cooking water, plus more to taste
• 6 tbsp butter
• 3/4 cup heavy cream or whole milkwarmed
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped chivesfor serving

Steps

1. 1Put the potato chunks and garlic cloves in a big pot, cover with cold water by an inch, and add the salt.
2. 2Bring to a boil and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until a fork slides through the biggest chunk with no resistance.
3. 3Drain well, then return the potatoes and garlic to the hot pot for a minute so the extra moisture steams off — drier potatoes drink up more butter.
4. 4Mash the potatoes and softened garlic together with the butter.
5. 5Stir in the warm cream a splash at a time until they're as creamy as you like. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6Pile into a bowl, scatter with chives, and serve with a pat of butter melting on top.