Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes

source: Waverman - A Matter of Taste

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (orig. 1/4 are red)
1/2 cup butter
4 large cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste

• Cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
   
• While potatoes are simmering, saute garlic in butter until golden and slight crisp, 5-10 minutes. Separate the butter and garlic using a strainer, and reserve both.
   
• Drain potatoes, return to pot, and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Stir reserved garlic butter into potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fried garlic on top.

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