Step 1

Wash potatoes thoroughly. Peel them well. Cut them into large chunks. Place them in a large pot of cold, heavily salted water.

Step 2

Bring to a boil, and once boiling, cook for 15-20 minutes or until a fork pierces them easily.

Step 3

Drain well, and return the potatoes to the pot on the element for a few minutes until the excess moisture evaporates. Using a potato ricer, rice the potatoes and add them back to the pot.

Step 4

Heat 1 stick of butter on the stovetop until it’s melted. Add the heavy cream, onion powder, and garlic powder. Continue cooking on low heat until warm.

Step 5

Add the heated cream/butter mixture to the potatoes and mix with hand mixer for about 2 or 3 minutes until creamy and well-incorporated.Add the sour cream, salt, and pepper, and use the hand mixer again just until blended.Taste test, and add more salt/pepper accordingly.Transfer to serving dish. Top the potatoes with an extra 2-4* tablespoons of butter.Serve hot!