At family gatherings, casual dinner parties, and potlucks, the main attraction is usually the turkey, ham, or roast. The main course always gets all the attention and the accolades, while the side dishes are only remembered long enough to "round out the meal". How often do your guests (or family) as for more mashed potatoes simply because they tasted great? Here's a simple creamy garlic mashed potatoes recipe that is sure to have your guests asking for seconds.


Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes (serves 8)

2 lb. (900 g) russet potatoes	peel and chop into 1 in. cubes	boil until soft (10 min.)	drain	mix	mix	mix	season to taste and mix until smooth & creamy
20 cloves toasted garlic	chop and mash
4 oz. (110 g) butter
1/2 cup (120 mL) heavy cream	warm
salt
pepper

Toasted garlic

Cloves of garlic

heat, covered, on low for 20 min.

let cool, covered, for 20 min.

remove skins and woody ends