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Classic Mashed Potatoes

Peel and cut the potatoes.
Fill a large pot with 4 quarts water and season with salt.
Add the potatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until just fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
Add the milk and butter. In the same pot, combine the butter and milk over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until the butter is melted, about 2 minutes. Classic mashed potatoes with milk are the way to go, but if you have an extra splash of heavy cream around, we wouldn’t be mad about it.
Mash the potatoes. Using a potato ricer, rice the potatoes over the hot butter mixture or mash the potatoes directly into the liquid, taking care not to overwork them.
Season the potatoes with the garlic powder and salt. Adjust the seasoning to taste.