Mashed Potatoes with Ricotta – Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• Salt
• 1 small onion, halved
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 small bulb garlic, halved
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup cream or half-n-half
• 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
• Freshly grated white or black pepper, to your taste