JULIA CHILD'S GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

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Categories Potato

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

30 cloves garlic, unpeeled
8 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 cup whole milk
2 1â2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
1â4 cup heavy whipping cream
1â4 cup minced parsley

Steps:

Boil garlic in a 1-qt. saucepan of water 2 minutes; drain and peel. Melt 4 tbsp. butter in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium. Cook garlic until soft, 15â20 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes. Stir in milk; cook until thickened, 3â4 minutes. Transfer to a blender; purÃ©e into a smooth sauce. Cook potatoes in salted boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and pass through a potato ricer back into the pan. Stir in remaining butter, reserved sauce, the cream, parsley, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes more.