Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 4 lbs Russet or Yukon gold potatoes
  • 6 cloves minced garlic (can do more if desired)
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1-2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • additional salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch pieces and place in a large pot with the minced garlic.
  • Add the fresh thyme sprigs to the pot with the potatoes and garlic.
  • Add the cream and milk, making sure the potatoes are mostly covered but some peeking above the surface is fine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and stir occasionally until the potatoes are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. 
  • Remove from the heat and discard the thyme stems, use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until mostly smooth with slight lumps. Add in the butter, salt, and pepper and stir just until melted and combined.
  • Top with more butter, salt, and pepper, and fresh herbs as desired for serving.