Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Easy, buttery, and creamy garlic red skin mashed potatoes is a quick and rustic side dish that will be a welcomed addition at any table. Just 5 simple ingredients and ready in 20 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 203kcal
Equipment
- large saucepan
- small frying pan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red skin 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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Notes
- Cut potatoes evenly. 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.
- Start with cold water to cook the potatoes. This ensures even cooking.
- Don't over boil. For this amount of mashed potatoes (which serves around 6 people), you should boil your potatoes 10-12 minutes. Don’t over boil or your potatoes will turn gummy.
- Storage: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg