Mashed Potatoes With Garlic and Basil

Ingredients

6 to 8 medium Washington, Idaho or Yellow Gold potatoes
6 whole garlic cloves, peeled,
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups warm milk
2 tablespoons basil, fresh, finely chopped
white pepper, Freshly ground

Directions

Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3/4-inch cubes.
Place the pieces in saucepan and cover with water.
Add the garlic and salt.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Do not overcook.
Drain.
Discard garlic.
Put the potatoes through a food mill or ricer, or mash them well with a potato masher.
Add the olive oil, and beat to blend.
Add the warm milk, basil and pepper.
Blend well.
Serve piping hot.