Bacon, Cheese, And Chive Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 -6 lbs red potatoes
1/2 cup butter
6 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1/3 cup of finely chopped chives
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided (to taste)
1 tablespoon black pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Cut potatoes in fourths and cut off all black spots.
Put in large pot with cold water and add 2 cloves of garlic, slightly crushed, on stove on high.
When water boils add 1 tbs of salt; cook till when poked with knife it easily comes out.
Mince and saute remaining garlic with EVOO till brown and caramelized.
Drain potatoes and remove garlic cloves.
Mash and add sauteed garlic and remaining ingredients.