Garlicky Mashed Potatoes * - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. potatoes, cut in 2-inch cubes
1 small onion, quartered
1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
6 to 8 tsp. margarine or butter
1 c. hot milk
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped chives

Preparation

In heavy saucepan, add potatoes, garlic and quartered onion to 1 inch cold water.
Cover tightly on high heat; when steam escapes, reduce to low.
Cook about 15 minutes.
Drain excess water.
Place back on heat to dry (30 seconds).
Mash until smooth.
Add butter.
Slowly beat in milk.
Season.
Add chives. Keep warm in 275\u00b0 oven.
Serves 6.