Easy Aïoli Mashed Potatoes with Chives Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large Pete & Gerry's eggs yolks
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large garlic clove, smashed to a paste
• 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil (see note)
• 3 pounds baby Yukon Gold or baby red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups aïoli, divided
• 3 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
• Piment d’Espelette or crushed red pepper flakes, to taste