Buttermilk Basil Mashed Potatoes


3 1/2 lb Baking potatoes peeled and cut into one inch cubes
1 Onion; chopped
3 Stalks celery; cut in half
12 Cloves garlic; peeled
1/2 ts Salt
3/4 c Cottage cheese
1/2 c Buttermilk
2 tb To 4 chopped fresh basil
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper

Cook potatoes, onion, celery, garlic and salt
until potatoes are tender. Remove and discard
celery. Mash potatoes.

Blend cottage cheese and milk until smooth. Add to
potatoes along with remaining ingredients, mixing
until smooth. Reheat over very low heat.