Mashed potatoes, Howie style

Mashed potatoes make dinner preparation a cinch. Use your stand mixer to make preparation a little easier.

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• garlic and herbs
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, optional
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• milk, as needed
• butter

Preparation:

Peel potatoes, cut into chunks, rinse, and put in a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and boil for about 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain and partially cover the pan to allow potatoes to dry. In a large bowl, mash the potaoes with butter, salt, pepper, parsley, and sour cream. Mix in milk until desired consistency is reached.