Servings: 4

20 oz of potatoes, any kind (equivalent of about 4 medium red potatoes), quartered, and peeled if desired 20 oz of potatoes, any kind (equivalent of about 4 medium red potatoes), quartered, and peeled if desired
Milk (to texture desired) Milk (to texture desired)
1/4 c butter ¼ c butter
3 tbsp sour cream 3 tbsp sour cream
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese ¼ c grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or scallions 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or scallions
1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp crumbled bacon (optional) 1 tbsp crumbled bacon (optional)

Cover potatoes with water in a pot and boil for 20 minutes or until very tender. (Test with fork)
Blend potatoes with all other ingredients using a potato ricer or electric mixer.