Garlic Mashed Potatoes With Olive Oil Recipe

Directions:

1. PEEL the potatoes if you wish. Or peel half and leave the other half with the skins on.
2. CUT the potatoes in half and plunge them into a large pot of rapidly boiling water. Add the whole garlic cloves and cook, covered, until the potatoes are very tender - about 25 minutes
3. DRAIN the potatoes and garlic well and turn them into a warm serving bowl.
4. USING a potato masher, mash them coarsely, adding the olive oil a little at a time.
5. WHEN all the oil has been added, taste and add more salt if needed and an abundance of black pepper.
6. SERVE immediately.