Mashed Red Potatoes
These mashed red potatoes are tender potatoes combined with garlic, butter and seasonings to make a simple yet totally satisfying side dish. Pair your mashed potatoes with roasted chicken, steak or seafood and watch the rave reviews come in!
Servings 10
Calories 308kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pounds red potatoes cut into 2-3 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup butter I use salted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream warmed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the potatoes and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the potatoes.
- In the potato pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 45 seconds, stirring continuously. Stir in the cream.
- Return the potatoes to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes until they're creamy and mostly. Stir in the salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve immediately.
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Notes
- The easiest way to mash potatoes is with a potato masher. If you want super smooth potatoes, you can also try using a potato ricer, be sure to peel your potatoes if this is your goal. Another alternative is you can beat your potatoes with a hand mixer.
- Be sure not to mash your potatoes in the food processor. If you try it that way, you’ll end up with gluey potatoes that aren’t pleasant to eat.
- Cut your potatoes into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg