Mashed Potatoes with Red Skin

Creamy, buttery, and full of flavor—these classic Mashed Potatoes with Red Skin come together in just 30 minutes for the ultimate comfort food side dish!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 289kcal

Author Katie

Equipment

1 Knife
1 Cutting Board
1 Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup
Stove Top
Potato Masher

Ingredients

2 pounds Red Potatoes quartered
1 tablespoon Salt
1 stick Salted Butter
¾ cup 2% Milk warmed
¼ cup Heavy cream warmed
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Rinse and quarter potatoes. Add the quartered red potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil over high medium -heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
2 pounds Red Potatoes, 1 tablespoon Salt
Drain the potatoes. Then add the butter to the pot and cook on medium-low until butter is melted.
1 stick Salted Butter
Add the drained potatoes to the pot and half the warmed milk and begin to mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some bits of skin and texture.
¾ cup 2% Milk
As you mash continue to gradually add warmed milk to the potatoes continue mashing. Once your close to your desired consistency you will want to stir in the heavy cream.
¼ cup Heavy cream
Taste the potatoes and then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Before serving garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Salt and pepper to taste, Fresh parsley for garnish

Notes

Salt the water - Generously salt your water before cooking the potatoes. It’s the key to flavorful potatoes.
Start with cold water - I know it sounds odd to do this as you will be boiling the potatoes but this ensures the potatoes cook evenly from the inside out.
Warm your dairy - Warm dairy blends more smoothly and keeps the potatoes hot.
Avoid overmixing - Overworking the potatoes can make them gluey. Mash just until smooth and creamy.
Add-ins - Mix in oven roasted garlic, shredded cheese, or minced fresh herbs for extra flavor.

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