Essential Mashed Potatoes | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3-inch-long chunks (may substitute scrubbed, unpeeled Yukon Gold)
• 4 medium cloves garlic, cut in half lengthwise
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2/3 cup half-and-half (may substitute whole or low-fat milk), plus more as needed
• Freshly ground black pepper