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The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Follow this simple, yet flavorful recipe to create a creamy, garlicky, and utterly delicious side dish that'll steal the show at any meal.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds baking potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ranch Seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Parsley (optional garnish)

Method
 

  1. Salt and boil enough water to cover the potatoes.
  2. While the water is beginning to boil, quarter the potatoes. Once the water is boiling, carefully add the potatoes. Cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
  3. Drain the potatoes and add them to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl as well.
  4. Use a potato masher or an electric mixer to blend all the ingredients together.