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Classic Mashed Potatoes

a bowl of homemade classic mashed potatoes made with butter, milk, salt & garlic powder topped with a pat of melting butter
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

  • 3½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 4 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup whole milk
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder

Method

  1. Fill a large pot with 4 quarts water and season with 3 teaspoons of the salt. Add the potatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until just fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.

  2. In the same pot, combine the butter and milk over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until the butter is melted, about 2 minutes. Using a potato ricer, rice the potatoes over the hot butter mixture. (Alternatively, mash the potatoes directly into the liquid, taking care not to overwork them.) Season with the garlic powder and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Adjust the seasoning to taste.