Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Pepper-Cream Gravy

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 2 tablespoons chives fresh chopped
• 6  garlic cloves peeled
• 0.8 cup milk 1% low-fat
• 1 cup milk 1% low-fat
• 2 pounds potatoes red cubed
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon stick margarine 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• whisk
• potato masher
• dutch oven

Directions

1. To prepare potatoes, place potato and garlic in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes or until very tender.
2. Drain well; return to pan, and place over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mash the potato mixture with a potato masher. Cook for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Keep warm.
3. To prepare gravy, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
4. Add flour, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add 1 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir with a whisk. Bring to a boil; stir constantly. Reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve gravy with potatoes; sprinkle with chives.