Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

• 12 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup minced parsley
• 1/4 cup butter
• freshly ground pepper

Melt the butter in a heavy small saucepan over very low heat. Add garlic. Cover and cook until very tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes - do not brown. Add the cream and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer 10 minutes and keep warm.

Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in water with the tablespoon salt; cook until tender. Drain well. Mash the potatoes until smooth. Add the cream mixture, cheese, and parsley; stir until fluffy. Top potatoes with parsley and additional butter if you wish. Serve immediately.