• 700 g (1 lb 9 oz) floury potatoes
• 100-150

Wash and boil the potatoes. Peel while still hot and mash in a heavy saucepan with the heated cream or milk, butter, garlic and pepper until a smooth consistency is obtained. Place over a very low heat and stir in the cheese. Beat vigorously with a strong wooden spoon until the mixture becomes elastic, add plenty of salt to taste (the cheese is unsalted) and continue stirring. As the mixture he