Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes
Perfectly creamy and fluffy mashed red potatoes bursting with garlic flavor. Made with just 5 ingredients in 30 minutes. These are the perfect easy side dish to serve at your next holiday gathering or Sunday dinner!
Servings: 8
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes (peeled, washed)
- 1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup warm milk (or heavy cream)
- 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled (more or less as desired)
S&P, to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot of water and bring water to a boil with 1 Tablespoon salt.
- Peel and wash potatoes. Dice into 4-inch pieces. Place potatoes and garlic cloves in the pot and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until a fork inserts easily. Drain and place back in pan. Let steam evaporate.
- Add the melted butter, sour cream and milk. Mash with a potato masher. If you want them extra creamy, use an electric mixer. Add a Tablespoon or two more heavy creamy if you’d like them even creamier.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve while warm. Enjoy plain, with gravy or melted cheese on top.
Notes
You can leave the skins on the potatoes if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg