Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Peel and Cut Potatoes
Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks (about 1-2 inches).
2
Boil Potatoes
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and let simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

3
Drain Potatoes
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander and let them sit for a minute to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
4
Add Ingredients
Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of whole milk, 1 cup of sour cream, 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
5
Mash Potatoes
Using a potato masher or a hand mixer, mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency. For creamier potatoes, mash longer.

6
Taste and Adjust
Taste the mashed potatoes and add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder to taste if desired.
7
Serve
Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving dish and enjoy warm.