Elise's Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Elise makes these potatoes and they'll be a little different every time depending on how you like them. You can vary the garlic, cheese (or vegan cheese) to your liking.

Ingredients:

Serves 4

4 large white potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
salt & pepper
2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
1/4 cup of milk or cream (omit for vegan)
2 tablespoons of sour cream (or vegan cream cheese - like Kite Hill brand)
1/4 cup grated orange cheddar cheese (or vegan grated cheese)
2 TBS butter (omit for Vegan)
1 TBS chopped green onions or chives

Directions:

Peel and garlic cloves and mince them.  Set aside.

Peel potatoes and cut them into 2" pieces. Add to a pot of cold water.  Bring to a boil and cook on Medium - Low till done. (about 20 minutes).  Test with a fork to make sure they are just cooked (not too hard, but not falling apart).  Drain.

Add the butter, garlic, sour cream or milk, and cheese. Cover to let the cheese melt, about 2 minutes. Mash with a potato masher till smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper, or more garlic as needed.
Sprinkle with the chives or green onions and serve.