mashed pogtatoes

skin and dice 1 lb of potatoes

mince 2 cloves of garlic

bring a pot of salted water to a boil

place the potatoes and garlic in the pot of boiling water and bring the heat down to medium-high

cook for 15-20 minutes until tender and a fork can easily stab/mash the potatoes

drain the potatoes and return them to the pot, mashing with a fork

add 4-6 tbsp of butter, 1/4 cup of milk, salt and pepper to taste, and a handful of your choice of cheese (optional)

mix until creamy, adjust ingredients as necessary