Spiced Smoky Mashed Potatoes

• 6 garlic cloves, divided
• 2 lbs russet potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/4 cup butter, cut up
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1. Peel garlic. Smash 4 of the cloves and mince the 2 remaining cloves.
2. Place potatoes and smashed garlic in large saucepan, adding enough water to cover by an inch. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil.
3. Boil gently over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain well.
4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chipotle powder. Cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
5. Bring milk to a simmer over medium heat in small saucepan. Keep warm.
6. Return potatoes to large saucepan and cook over medium low heat 1 to 2 minutes or until excess moisture evaporates, shaking pan as the potatoes heat. Potatoes will look dull and not moist.
7. Mash potatoes with a masher until coarsely mashed.
8. Add butter mixture and slowly stir in milk.
9. Add sour cream, remaining 1/2 tsp salt and pepper.
10. Stir vigorously to fluff.

garlic, potatoes, salt, butter, chipotle powder, milk, sour cream, fresh ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spiced-smoky-mashed-potatoes-195729 (may not work)