Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Inspired by Tower Café

Time40m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into quarters.
2
Boil the Potatoes
Place the quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Cook the Potatoes
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

4
Drain the Potatoes
Once cooked, drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
5
Add Ingredients
Add 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of sour cream, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the drained potatoes.
6
Mash the Potatoes
Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
7
Stir in Chives
Gently fold in 0.25 cup of chopped chives for added flavor and garnish.

8
Serve Warm
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and serve warm. Enjoy!