Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Peel and Cut Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into even-sized chunks (about 1-2 inches). This allows them to cook evenly.
2
Boil Potatoes
Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

3
Drain and Steam
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander. Return the potatoes to the pot and let them steam for a couple of minutes to remove excess moisture.
4
Add Ingredients
Add 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of milk, and 1 cup of sour cream to the potatoes. Also, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and additional salt to taste.
5
Mash the Potatoes
Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Be careful not to over-mash, as this can make the potatoes gluey.

6
Serve Hot
Serve the mashed potatoes hot. You can garnish with additional butter or fresh herbs if desired.