Olive, Garlic And Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

• 4 medium baking potatoes, peeled & quartered
• 3 medium cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper
• Garnish: drizzle of olive oil and chopped parsley

1. Cook potatoes and garlic in gently boiling water to cover 20-25 minutes until tender. Ladle off and reserve 2/3 cup cooking water. Drain potatoes; return to pot.
2. Mash hot potatoes and garlic with potato masher or beat with handheld mixer on medium-high speed, adding olive oil and reserved cooking water. Stir in cheese, olives, salt and pepper.
3. Spoon into serving bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with parsley.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/olive-garlic-and-parmesan-mashed-potatoes-51332001 (may not work)