Classic Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

Potatoes

2 pounds, peeled and quartered

Salt

1 teaspoon, plus more to taste

Butter

1/2 cup (1 stick), room temperature

Heavy cream

1/2 cup, warm

Garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground

Instructions

1. Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt.
2. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes cook until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
3. Drain the potatoes well, ensuring all water is removed, and return them to the pot.
4. Add the room-temperature butter, warm heavy cream, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, and additional salt to taste to the pot.
5. Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. For an extra creamy texture, pass the potatoes through a potato ricer before adding the other ingredients.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the mashed potatoes hot, with an extra pat of butter on top if desired.