Mashed Potatoes With Prosciutto and Parmesan Cheese

These are some awesome spuds. Got the recipe from "Epicourious.com." These are so addicting! I could make a meal of this alone!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4  garlic cloves, peeled
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3 1⁄2 ounces  thinly sliced prosciutto
• 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 3⁄4 cup  whole milk
• 1  cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
•  fresh rosemary (to garnish)

Directions

1. Cook potatoes and garlic in a large pot filled with boiling, salted water until potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain, return potatoes and garlic to the same pot.
3. Meanwhile, heat 1/2 cup butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.
4. Add chopped prosciutto and 3/4 teaspoon minced rosemary.
5. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
6. Add prosciutto mixture and 3/4 cup milk to potatoes and garlic.
7. Mash well, adding more milk by tablespoonfuls if potatoes are too dry.
8. Mix in 3/4 cup parmesan cheese.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
11. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
12. Garnish with additional fresh rosemary, if desired.