Garlic Mashed Potatoes

I used this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner now we eat it all the time. Thanks to "Cooks Country Tv.com" From the episode: Fail-Safe Thanksgiving

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 4  lbs russet potatoes, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 12  tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 12  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half
• 1⁄2 cup water
•  salt and pepper (I omit pepper)

Directions

1. Cutting the potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces ensures that maximum surface area is exposed to soak up garlicky flavor.
2. INSTRUCTIONS.
3. 1. Place cut potatoes in colander. Rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
4. 2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook garlic and sugar, stirring often, until sticky and straw colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rinsed potatoes, 1 1/4 cups half-and-half, water, and 1 teaspoon salt to pot and stir to combine. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.
5. 3. Off heat, add remaining butter to pot and mash with potato masher until smooth. Using rubber spatula, fold in remaining half-and-half until liquid is absorbed and potatoes are creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.