Easy, buttery, and creamy red skin mashed potatoes with garlic is a quick and rustic side dish that will be a welcomed addition at any table.
Would you believe me if I told you this dish was just 5 simple ingredients? It’s true! And this crowd-pleasing side dish can be on the table in less than 20 minutes. Using red skin potatoes makes the creamiest mashed potatoes, while still looking rustic and beautiful.
Garlic butter and half & half is added to make extra smooth and fluffy mashed potatoes, while also deepening the flavor. Chives are added at the end for freshness and a pop of color.
This mashed potato recipe is rich and buttery, garlicky, and oh-so-satisfying – it will be the hit at any Thanksgiving table. And don't forget dessert: make this Caramel Nut Tart or these Healthy Pumpkin Swirl Brownies if you want an unforgettable holiday meal.
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⏲️ Frequently Asked Questions
No. The beauty of using red skin potatoes is that they have a thin skin, so you can leave the skin on. It gives the mashed potatoes more flavor and texture, so definitely don’t peel your red potatoes.
No. Red potatoes are naturally creamy and waxy, so they are a great potato for mashing!
Yes, you can substitute the half & half with milk or heavy cream.
Easy! Simply substitute any plant-based/vegan butter and plant-based/vegan milk or cream like almond milk or soy milk. The mashed potatoes will be just as delicious.
For this amount of potatoes (which serves around 6 people), you should boil them 10-12 minutes. Don’t over boil or your potatoes will turn gummy.
Yes! These mashed potatoes freeze very well. Be sure to portion out the potatoes into smaller freezer bags for easier reheating later.
The easiest way to reheat mashed potatoes is to pour a glug of olive oil into a non-stick pan and reheat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
🥔 What You Need To Make This:
- Red potatoes
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic
- Half & half
- Fresh chives
🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Cook potatoes: Place cut potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add large pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust heat to medium-high and cook potatoes until fork tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Step 2. Make the garlic butter: While the potatoes are cooking, melt butter in a small frying pan over low heat. Once completely melted, add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
Step 3. Drain and mash potatoes: After potatoes have finished cooking, drain completely and return potatoes to the pot. Pour in garlic butter and half & half, and mash potatoes until well combined and mashed to your desired consistency.
Step 4. Season and serve: Add chives, salt, and pepper, and give the potatoes another good stir. Serve while hot.
💭 Pro Tips
If you don’t have fresh chives, you can substitute 1 Tablespoon of dried chives.
When you cut your potatoes, be sure that they are all roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
Don’t forget to salt your water before boiling the potatoes! It adds flavor and allows for more thorough cooking.
Make sure to start with cold water to cook the potatoes; this ensures even cooking.
Add ½ cup of blue cheese to your potatoes for a delicious variation!
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🥧 More Recipes For Your Holiday Table
Easy Veggie Stuffing with Mushrooms
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup
📖 Red Skin Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- large pinch of salt
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup half & half
- ½ cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place cut potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add large pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust heat to medium-high and cook potatoes until fork tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt butter in a small frying pan over low heat. Once completely melted, add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
- After potatoes have finished cooking, drain completely and return potatoes to the pot. Pour in garlic butter and half & half, and mash potatoes until well combined and mashed to your desired consistency.
- Add chives, salt, and pepper, and give the potatoes another good stir. Serve while hot.
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