Stuck in quarantine and running out of ideas for dinner - or - just really missing The Commons?! Bring a taste of The Commons 1854 into your home with Chef Frankie’s very own recipe straight from the menu. Frankie is the executive chef at The Commons 1854 and master Coffee Roaster for his soon-to-be cafe location, Capito Coffee. Chef Frankie brings both experience and passion to the kitchen. You may even catch him in the kitchen on your wedding day!

Today he's cooking up Garlic Infused Mashed Potatoes!

What you’ll need:

• 4 lb. yellow Yukon Gold potatoes (about 8), quartered - peeling is NOT necessary

• 3 Tsp. Kosher salt or to taste

• 2 c. half-and-half or heavy cream

• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter

• 1 head garlic, pop out all cloves

• 2 cups Olive Oil

• 2 - 3 Tbsp. Black Pepper or to taste

• Freshly grated or ground nutmeg, for serving

Procedure:

1. Place potatoes in a large pot, add enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil.

2. Add 1 teaspoon salt, reduce heat, and simmer until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, take the garlic cloves and olive oil, place both in a saucepan separately and let simmer for 10-12 minutes or until garlic really soaks and becomes “mushy” golden color.

4. Drain potatoes and return them back to the pot.

5. Add half-and-half, butter, and black pepper to the potatoes.

6. Strain garlic cloves from olive oil and then add cloves to the potatoes! PRO TIP: use garlic-infused olive oil for garlic bread or dipping.

7. Mix and reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes; remove from heat.

8. Add 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste) and mash to desired consistency!!!

9. Sprinkle with nutmeg before serving if desired.

MANGIA!

Don’t blame us if you can’t stop making - blame Chef Frankie! SO EASY AND DELICIOUS!