totally loaded mashed potatoes

5 large cleaned and cubed red skinned potatoes (leaving skins on)

kosher salt

4 large cloves of garlic

2 Tbs butter

2 green onions finely diced

a few slices of smoked gouda cheese

2 slices of chopped bacon

a large heaping Tbs of sour cream.

fresh rosemary & thyme~very finely minced

boil a large pot of water. when it gets to a boil add a large handful of Kosher salt

(tip- anytime you boil water for pasta or potatoes or veggies,

add a large handful of salt " if your water tastes like nothing, so will your food)

add several large chunks of peeled garlic cloves to the boiling water along

with your cleaned & cubed red skinned potatoes.

boil until tender & drain keeping the garlic with it.

transfer to a mixing bowl and add all of the rest of the ingredients.

mix on high speed until mashed. add salt to taste.

enjoy! very yummy!