→ Base
                    
                      
                        01 - 
                        About 3½ pounds of potatoes (like red skin, Yukon gold, or russets), scrubbed clean and chopped into cubes
                      
                    
                      
                        02 - 
                        1 cup of 2% milk
                      
                    
                      
                        03 - 
                        1 cup of chicken broth (low-sodium)
                      
                    
                  
                    → Seasonings
                    
                      
                        04 - 
                        ½ teaspoon of salt, adjust to your liking
                      
                    
                      
                        05 - 
                        ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, or however much you prefer
                      
                    
                      
                        06 - 
                        1 teaspoon of garlic powder
                      
                    
                  
                    → Finishing Ingredients
                    
                      
                        07 - 
                        ½ cup of sour cream
                      
                    
                      
                        08 - 
                        4 tablespoons of plain unsalted butter
                      
                    
                      
                        09 - 
                        2 tablespoons of freshly chopped chives
                      
                    
                      
                        10 - 
                        1 cup (3 ounces) of grated Parmesan cheese