Backpacking Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• •3 pounds Medium potatoes
• •2 teaspoons Salt
• •1 cup Butter
• •6 cloves Garlic cloves
• •1 cup Whole milk
• •1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• •2 tablespoons Chives

Equipment

• • Stock pot
• • Medium skillet
• • Potato masher

Instructions

1. 1Place potatoes in a stock pot; cover with water and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
2. 2In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
3. 3Gently mash the cooked potatoes while gradually adding the warmed milk and browned butter with garlic until reaching desired consistency. Stir in remaining salt and pepper. Serve with optional chives.