Extra-Virgin Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Recipe by Steven Petusevsky

Ingredients

5pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into thirds crosswise

-- Water

-- Salt, to taste

1/2cup extra-virgin olive oil

5-- garlic cloves, minced

-- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a good pinch of salt and bring to a boil 30 to 35 minutes until tender. Drain off liquid, reserving about 1 cup. Place potatoes back in pot and cook over a low heat to dry potatoes.
In a small skillet, heat olive oil over low heat. Add garlic and saute 5 minutes until garlic just begins to color. Remove from heat.
Mash potatoes with a masher or fork and gradually add garlic mixture. Mash until somewhat smooth, adding some reserved potato water; season with salt and pepper.