Giada's Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 6 servings pepper black freshly ground
• 2 cloves garlic peeled smashed
• 6 servings kosher salt 
• 0.5 cup chicken broth low-sodium
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese at room temperature
• 0.8 cup parmesan grated
• 4 pounds russet potatoes peeled chopped ( 5 large)
• 6 tablespoons butter unsalted cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• potato masher
• colander

Directions

1. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine the potatoes, 2 tablespoons butter, the garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Drain in a colander and remove the garlic cloves. Return the potatoes to the pan and, using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth.
3. Add the mascarpone, Parmesan, chicken broth, the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to the potatoes. Stir over low heat until smooth and warmed through. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer to a bowl and serve.