Mashed Potatoes & Pommes Mont d’Or · Celebrate Jacques

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds Yukon gold or other waxy potatoes
• 2 cups cold water
• 4 cloves garlic
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup grated Gruyère, Emmentaler or Swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano Reggiano or parmesan cheese
• Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil