Garlic Potatoes

 

6 medium potatoes
6 cloves garlic
1/3 - 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 tbsp. salt

    Peel and cut potatoes. 

 

 Heat water to boiling,

 

 add potatoes and garlic.

 

  Cover and heat to boiling.  Reduce heat. 

 

 Cook potatoes 20 - 25 minutes. until tender. 

 

 Drain. 

 

 Shake pan gently over low heat to dry potatoes.

 

  Mash them in a medium bowl, until no lumps remain. 

 

 Add milk in small amounts, beating after each addition.

 

  Add butter, salt and pepper. 

 

 Beat vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy.