Julia Child's Garlic Mashed Potatoes

🥘 Ingredients

• unsalted butter 8 Tbsp
• garlic 30 cloves
• flour 2 Tbsp
• whole milk 1 cup
• russet potatoes 2 ½ lbs
• heavy cream ¼ cup
• parsley ¼ cup
• salt
• white pepper

1. 1

   Bring a small pot of water to a boil, then add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes; drain and peel.
2. 2

   In a medium pot set over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the unsalted butter , then add the garlic and cook until soft, 15 to 20 minutes .
3. 3

   Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes , then add the whole milk and cook until thick and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes .
4. 4

   Using an immersion or regular blender , purée.
5. 5

   To a large pot , add the russet potatoes , cut into 1 inch pieces, and enough generously salted water to cover by 1 inch. Boil until tender, about 15 minutes , then drain and pass through a potato ricer back into the pan (alternatively, use a potato masher to finely mash).
6. 6

   Turn the heat to medium-low and stir in the remaining butter, reserved sauce, the heavy cream , parsley , salt , and white pepper and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.