Parmesan Mashed potatoes

Ingredients

For each potato ( 1/2 lbs. )
1 Tbs butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/16 tsp white pepper
2 Tbs cream or milk
1 Tbs sour cream (optional)
1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1/2 Tbs grated parmesan (optional)

Instructions

Place unpeeled potatoes in water, bring to boil, simmer 45 min ( until soft ).
Drain potatoes and return to pot, heat over low to evaporate moisture.
Heat butter, cream ( and milk if using ) till just bubbling.
Slice potatoes in half and place in ricer, remove peel from ricer ( or remove peel before Repeat for each potato into mixer bowl.
Add salt, pepper ( sour cream, garlic and parmesan if using ).
Pour hot liquid over, mix to desired consistency.

Notes

Skip cream and replace with milk for lower cal. version.