====== Mashed Potatoes ======

===== Ingredients =====

  * 3 lbs Russet, peeled and cut into 2" pieces
  * 4-6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  * 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  * garlic, optional, + garlic powder
  * salt
  * pepper
  * (sour cream, optional)

===== Instructions =====

  - Place potatoes in pot, cover with cold water. Season with salt, bring to a boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer for ~ 10 to 12m
  - Drain and return to pot. Let it sit over low heat for 1 to 2m to evaporate moisture.
  - Mash potatoes
  - Warm milk over low heat until hot but not boiling. Gradually fold warm milk into potatoes, stirring gently to combine.
  - Fold diced butter into potato/milk mixture.
  - Season with salt and pepper.
  - Don't overmix!