INGREDIENTS
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■2 teaspoons kosher salt
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■1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
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■½ teaspoon garlic powder
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■½ teaspoon onion powder
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■½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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■2½ pounds (about 5 small to medium) russet potatoes
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■2 tablespoons olive oil
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■3 Italian sausages, removed from casings
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■1 small onion, chopped
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■2 garlic cloves, minced
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■½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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■1 tablespoon butter
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■1 tablespoon potato starch (or all-purpose flour)
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■2 cups whole milk, warmed
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■2 cups Irish cheddar cheese, grated (or white cheddar cheese)
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Toppings:
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■2 roma tomatoes, diced
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■2 scallions, sliced
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■2 pickled jalapeños, sliced
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■2 avocados, smashed with fresh lime juice
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■sour cream
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■cilantro