Ingredients:
    * 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
    * 3 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste (Optional)
    * 1 cup milk
    * 2 tablespoons butter
    * salt and ground black pepper to taste

1. Boil the potatoes: Add the potatoes and garlic to a large pot of salted, boiling water. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
2. Heat the milk: Heat the milk and butter in a saucepan until the butter is melted.
3. Mash the potatoes: Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pot. Slowly add the warm milk mixture, mashing with a potato masher or blending with a mixer until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. Season to taste.
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