▢8 medium red potatoes, quartered ▢2 teaspoons minced garlic ▢4 tablespoons butter ▢¾ – 1 cup half and half, warmed ▢1 – 2 teaspoons garlic salt (with parsley flakes) ▢½ teaspoon pepper ▢¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded ▢fresh parsley, (optional)
STEP-1
Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water.
STEP-2
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes (or until potatoes are tender).
STEP-3
Drain potatoes and place them back in a pot.
STEP-4
Add butter, half and half, garlic salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until desired consistency and combine ingredients until they are the preferred consistency.
STEP-5
Stir in cheese and top with fresh parsley. ENJOY!