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 roughly equal-sized chunks, about 1-2 inches.
2
Boil Potatoes
Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

3
Drain and Return to Pot
Once cooked, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow them to steam for a minute to remove excess moisture.
4
Add Butter
Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the potatoes while they are still hot.
5
Mash the Potatoes
Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency, whether smooth or a bit chunky.
6
Incorporate Milk
Slowly add in 1 cup of milk while mashing, until the potatoes are creamy and smooth.
7
Season to Taste
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well.

8
Add Garlic (if using)
If you like garlic, mince 3 cloves and sauté them in 1 tablespoon of butter until fragrant. Stir this into the mashed potatoes for added flavor.
9
Fold in Sour Cream (if using)
For a creamier texture, fold in 1 cup of sour cream into the mashed potatoes.
10
Garnish with Chives (if using)
Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh chives and sprinkle them over the top of the mashed potatoes for a fresh garnish.