Bungalow 44’s secret to marvelous mashed potatoes

Chef Michael Pihl shares Bungalow 44’s secret to marvelous mashed potatoes. Thank you Marin Magazine for a great article: marinmagazine.com/November-2015/Holiday-Comfort/

Ingredients

• 5 large Yukon gold potatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 head of black garlic, peeled
• ½ pound butter
• 1 quart heavy cream

To Prepare

1. Scrub, peel and quarter potatoes.
2. In a large pot, cover potatoes with cool water and add a pinch of salt. Bring potatoes to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and continue to simmer until tender. Strain excess water.
3. Using a food mill or ricer, mash the peeled black garlic (a type of caramelized garlic), followed by the potatoes.
4. Place pot — now containing mashed garlic and potatoes — back on the stove on low heat.
5. Add butter and stir before adding cream to achieve desired consistency.
6. Season with salt and pepper and serve.