Mashed Potatoes - Rockin Chef

Ingredients

• 12 potatoes, peeled, quartered
• Salt, as needed
• 1 ea bay leaf
• 1 stick butter, cut in 1/8 pieces
• ½ cup milk (or more as needed—can use up to about ¾ cup)
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup gruyere cheese, shredded (optional)