Creamy Garlic and Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium or large chunks of roughly equal size. Mince the garlic.

Place the potatoes and garlic in a pot. Pour in enough water so it sits about an inch above the potatoes. Add a teaspoon of salt.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer on moderate heat for about 10–15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Drain all the liquid. Return the pot to the stove for just a minute to dry out the potatoes a bit.

Mix softened butter with milk and salt. Heat gently on the stove, but don't let it come to a boil.