Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons chopped chives
• salt and ground pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a saucepan, cover the potatoes and garlic with lightly salted water and heat to boiling. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the butter over low heat until it begins to brown, swirling in the skillet for 1 minute. Drain the potatoes well and mash them with a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth. Blend in the buttermilk, chives and browned butter. Add the salt and pepper.