Zaarite Doctored-Up Fake Mashed Potatoes

Great fake mashed potatoes, the recipe having been generated with the aid of the shrewd advice and sage counsel of my fellow Zaarites! If you don't care for garlic, just nix the garlic powder. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 5  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon table salt
• 1  teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 2  cups  potato flakes (box-type, I use Chef Karlin brand)
• 1 1⁄4 cups  whole milk, warmed
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons dry buttermilk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 3  tablespoons mayonnaise

Directions

1. Ignore package direction on potato flakes box.
2. In a small mixing bowl, using a fork, mix the buttermilk powder into the warmed milk. Set aside.
3. Bring to a boil the following ingredients: water, butter, salt, bouillon powder, and garlic powder (if using). Once the liquid boils, remove from heat and add the dry potato flakes and stir. Slowly add the milk and stir until desired consistency is achieved (I use all the milk).
4. Stir in the pepper and the mayonnaise.
5. Serve with gravy.