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Ingredients

  • 8 large potatoes, peeled, and quartered
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 - 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 2 eggs

Method

  • In a large pan, boil potatoes with salt until tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain water, and add remaining ingredients.
  • Mash until smooth, with a potato masher.
  • Do not whip continually with a beater, or they will get gooey, and starchy as the gluten breaks down.
  • Note: You can turn this recipe into garlic mashed potatoes, by adding 3 cloves roasted garlic when you mash.
  • You can turn this recipe into garlic onion mashed potatoes, by adding sauteed onions, and roasted garlic to your taste, while mashing.
  • For another tasty dish, try adding shredded Cheddar cheese, and cooked broccoli pieces.