Mashed Potato Recipe

Time40m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Peeling the Potatoes
Start by peeling the Russet potatoes with a vegetable peeler. Make sure to remove all the skin.
2
Cutting the Potatoes
Once peeled, cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks, about 1-2 inches each, to ensure even cooking.

3
Boiling the Potatoes
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

4
Draining the Potatoes
Once cooked, drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
5
Adding Ingredients
Add the unsalted butter, whole milk, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and additional salt to the pot with the drained potatoes.
6
Mashing the Potatoes
Use a potato masher or a hand mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if desired.

7
Plating
Serve the mashed potatoes hot, garnished with a pat of butter or chopped herbs if desired.