Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
3 pounds red potatoes - peeled if desired (see note)
4 tablespoons butter
Heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1-2 teaspoons garlic powder - to taste
1-2 teaspoons salt - to taste
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper - or 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Cut the potatoes into quarters. Place in a large pot and cover with water (water should come 1 inch above potatoes. Bring to a boil over HIGH heat, once boiling reduce heat to medium-high. Boil for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are easily pierced to the center by a fork. Drain the water and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
In a large bowl combine hot (drained) potatoes, butter, milk, sour cream, garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Use a potato masher OR use your hand mixer to mix your potatoes just until all ingredients are combined – your potatoes should still have a few lumps, do not over-mix!
Taste, add salt and pepper if needed. Serve and enjoy!