JULIA CHILD'S GARLIC MASHED POTATOES RECIPE - (4/5)

Julia Child's Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by ruthg

Number Of Ingredients 8

30 cloves garlic, unpeeled
8 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 cup whole milk
2 1/2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup minced parsley

Steps:

Boil garlic in 1 quart saucepan of water 2 minutes; drain and peel. Melt 4 Tbsp of butter in a 4 quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic until soft, 15-20 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes. Stir in milk; cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a blender; purée 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.