Julia Child's Garlic Mashed Potatoes
 Serves |  Total Time |
|---|---|
| 6 | 43 minutes |
Ingredients
8 Tbsp unsalted butter
30 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp flour
1 cup whole milk- 2.5 lbs russet potatoes
0.25 cup heavy cream
0.25 cup parsley- some salt
- some white pepper
Cookware
- 1 medium pot
- 1 immersion or regular blender
- 1 large pot
- 1 potato ricer
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a small pot of water to a boil, then add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes; drain and peel.
Step 2
In a medium pot set over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the unsalted butter, then add the garlic and cook until soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then add the whole milk and cook until thick and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 4
Using an immersion or regular blender, purée.
Step 5
To a large pot, add the russet potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces, and enough generously salted water to cover by 1 inch. Boil until tender, about 15 minutes, then drain and pass through a potato ricer back into the pan (alternatively, use a potato masher to finely mash).
Step 6
Turn the heat to medium-low and stir in the remaining butter, reserved sauce, the heavy cream, parsley, salt, and white pepper and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.
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