Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic, lower heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. When the potatoes are almost finished, heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.
4. Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Slowly add warm milk mixture, blending it in with a potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are smooth and creamy.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!