Ingredients

• 8 yukon gold potatoes
• 1 bulb of garlic (split)
• 2 tablespoons thyme
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup Italian parsley

Instructions

1. Combine potatoes, garlic, thyme, peppercorns, bay leaves, onion and salt in a large saucepan filled with 1/2 gallon of water. Cook over high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 30-35 minutes.

2. Remove potatoes, cool slightly and peel.

3. Combine potatoes, olive oil and butter in a large bowl.

4. Mash potatoes with a fork or potato masher, then stir in parsley, salt and pepper.