Olive, Garlic & Parmesan Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium baking potatoes, peeled & cut into quarters
3 medium garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted & chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook the potatoes and garlic gently in boiling water for 25 minutes (or until tender).
Reserve 2/3 cup of the cooking water.
Drain potatoes and return to the pot.
Mash the potatoes and galic with a potato masher(or beat with hand held mixer on medium high speed), adding olive oil and reserved cooking water.
Stir in cheese, olives, salt and pepper.