Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time40m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Peel and Chop Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, approximately 1-2 inches.
2
Boil Potatoes
Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot, cover them with water, and add the tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
3
Cook Potatoes
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

4
Drain and Steam
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander and let them steam for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
5
Mash Potatoes
Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
6
Add Butter and Cream
Add the butter and heavy cream to the mashed potatoes. Stir until the butter is melted and everything is well combined.
7
Season
Sprinkle in the garlic powder and black pepper. Mix well and taste to adjust seasoning as necessary.

8
Serve
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Optionally, you can garnish with additional butter or fresh herbs.