Ingredients

• 15 pounds red rose potatoes
• 16 ounces Knudsen sour cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 tablespoons garlic powder

Directions

1. *just a heads up: I pretty much eye ball all of my measurements when making this dish. I suggest taste testing everything to determine adding more or less of the sour cream, butter, and garlic powder. so I would start with half a stick of butter and adding more as you wish, one 14 ounce container of Knudsen sour cream (oh, Knudsen tastes the best. I have tried dozens of other brands but their texture and flavor just don't compare, suit yourself...but Knudsen is boss.), and start with just 2 tbsp. of garlic powder and add as you like. I use the quantities listed under ingredients because I like the garlic-y tart taste they achieve.
2. so it will take about 30-45 minutes (I sit in front of the tv) to peel the potatoes, I really only try to peel off the 'eyes' on the potatoes because they're not good to eat (they are actually somewhat toxic and can make you ill), but I leave some skin because I like the taste, texture, and color it adds in the mash, peel to your preference.
3. Then wash the potatoes clean off the peeled skin, paying extra attention to the skin you leave on the potatoes. *note: don't put the potato skin down the disposal, it WILL clog your drain. I prefer putting them in a plastic bag and throwing them away :)
4. while waiting to bring a very large pot of water to a boil, cut the potatoes into smallish chunks. I cut my potatoes into fourths, then in half, then into thirds. lol.
5. when the potatoes are all cut up and the water is boiling (VERRRY carefully!) add the cut pieces into the hot water. let them cook for about 30-45 min, checking them every so often. I use a fork to poke 3-4 pieces of potato and when they are soft and can easily be poked through, I remove the pot from the stove.
6. drain all water from the potatoes (VERRRY carefully! its HOT!!!) then put the potatoes back into the pot on the stove on low flame and add the butter. mix it until its all melted. add the sour cream and start mashing in the pot. I suggest wearing an oven mit and holding the pot while mashing. add garlic powder as you go so it gets blended in completely. make sure to be taste testing as you go as to signal you to add more of any ingredient if needed.
7. enjoy! :)