Spiced Smoky Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 garlic cloves, divided
2 lbs russet potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 cup butter, cut up
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Preparation

Peel garlic. Smash 4 of the cloves and mince the 2 remaining cloves.
Place potatoes and smashed garlic in large saucepan, adding enough water to cover by an inch. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil.
Boil gently over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain well.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chipotle powder. Cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
Bring milk to a simmer over medium heat in small saucepan. Keep warm.
Return potatoes to large saucepan and cook over medium low heat 1 to 2 minutes or until excess moisture evaporates, shaking pan as the potatoes heat. Potatoes will look dull and not moist.
Mash potatoes with a masher until coarsely mashed.
Add butter mixture and slowly stir in milk.
Add sour cream, remaining 1/2 tsp salt and pepper.
Stir vigorously to fluff.