Mashed Red Potatoes
These garlic mashed red potatoes are creamy, buttery and a family favorite comfort food! Serve this easy side dish for the holidays or alongside any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds red potatoes , quartered
- ¼ cup salted butter , melted
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup warm milk , or heavy cream
- 2-3 garlic cloves , peeled, more or less as desired
- Kosher salt , to taste
- Ground black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Boil potatoes. In a large pot of water, stir in 1 Tablespoon salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Place 2 1/2 pounds quartered red potatoes and 2-3 garlic cloves in the pot and cook 20 to 30 minutes, or until a fork inserts easily. Drain and place back in pot. Let steam evaporate.
- Mash. Add 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup milk. Mash with a potato masher. If you want them extra creamy, use an electric mixer. Add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of heavy creamy if you would like them even creamier.
- Serve. Season with salt and pepper. Serve while warm. Enjoy plain, or with gravy or melted cheese on top.
Notes
Peels: You can leave the skins on the potatoes, if preferred.
Optional toppings:
- Cheddar cheese
- Green onions
- Melted butter
- Homemade gravy, of course
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 76mg, Potassium: 670mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 244IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
