Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Peeling and Chopping
Peel the Russet potatoes and chop them into evenly sized chunks, around 1-2 inches in size. This ensures they cook evenly.
2
Boiling
Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot and fill it with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about an inch. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Cooking
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer for 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.

4
Draining
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander and let them sit for a minute to allow excess moisture to escape.
5
Mashing
Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the unsalted butter, whole milk, and sour cream. Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
6
Seasoning
Add black pepper, garlic powder, and adjust the salt to taste. If desired, fold in chopped chives for added flavor. Mix until well combined.