Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These Red Skin Mashed Potatoes are fluffy, creamy, and sure to be a favorite whether you're serving them with dinner for your family or at a holiday gathering!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 177kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs. red potatoes
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 2/3 cup half and half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- chopped chives optional garnish
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes clean and cut into 1 to 1 ½ inch chunks.
- Add the potato chunks to a pot and cover them with water. Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork tender. Then drain the water and return to the pot or any bowl you prefer for mashing.
- In a medium bowl add the half and half and butter and microwave together until everything has melted. Stir to combine.
- Next, mash the potatoes with a potato masher while adding in the butter mixture and mash to your preferred consistency.
- Then add in the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, and stir to combine.
- Garnish the top with chives, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Scrub your potatoes! Make sure you have cleaned all the dirt off the outside before cooking.
You can store these potatoes in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To reheat these potatoes you can do so in the microwave until everything has warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 918mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg