Peel and quarter potatoes, place in a pot of col salted water.
add cloves of garlic is using & bring it to a boil, cook uncovered 15 mn or until fork-tender. Drain well
heat milk on the stove top or in the microwave until warm.
add butter to the potatoes and begin mashing. Pour in heated milk alittle at a time while using a potato masher to reach desired consitancy.
season with salt and pepper serve hot.