Recipe for Today

CREAMY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 10 to 12 servings

3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes 16 fluid ounces (2 cups) half-and-half 6 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons kosher salt 6 ounces grated Parmesan
Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork.
Heat the half-and-half and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and set aside.
Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain off the water. Mash and add the garlic-cream mixture, salt, and Parmesan; stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes so that mixture thickens and then serve.