Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time40m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Peel and Cut Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into equal-sized chunks, about 1-2 inches, to ensure even cooking.
2
Optional Garlic Preparation
If using garlic, peel and crush the garlic cloves.

3
Boil Potatoes
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
4
Cook Garlic (if using)
In the last 5 minutes of boiling, add the crushed garlic cloves to the pot to infuse the flavor into the potatoes.
5
Drain Potatoes
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander and return them to the pot.

6
Add Butter and Milk
Add the 4 tablespoons of butter and 1 cup of milk to the drained potatoes.
7
Mash Potatoes
Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. If desired, adjust the consistency with more milk.
8
Season
Add 0.5 tsp of black pepper and additional salt to taste. Mix well.

9
Garnish (if using)
If desired, stir in 0.5 cup of sour cream and top with chopped chives before serving.
10
Serve
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and enjoy warm.