If you are looking for the perfect side dish for a variety of meals, these mashed red skin potatoes are creamy and delicious. A simple mashed potato recipe that is full of flavor and the best part, no peeling.

 

One side dish my family can all agree on is this simple mashed potato recipe. It’s similar to sour cream mashed potatoes but with garlic and red potatoes.

Red skinned potatoes are great to use for this recipe because of their thin skin. They also cook up fast and have a wonderful, creamy texture.

Why we love these red skin mashed potatoes

• No peeling – Put away that potato peeler, you can leave the skins on these red potatoes making it a great time saver.
• Versatile – Fancy enough for a dinner party or holiday while being simple enough to serve with weeknight dinners.
• Flavorful – The combination of butter, garlic, and sour cream gives these potatoes an unbelievable flavor. Keep the skins on the potatoes also give them a nice rustic taste.

Ingredients needed

Just a few ingredients are used to make this delicious, simple side dish.

• Red skin potatoes – You don’t need to peel the potatoes but if you prefer they can be peeled. Cut the into even chunks before boiling.
• Unsalted butter – Butter adds rich flavor to these potatoes.
• Sour cream – I like using sour cream to add a hint of tangy flavor. You can substitute with heavy cream.
• Garlic – Use 1-2 garlic minced garlic cloves for extra flavor.
• Salt and ground black pepper – Seasoning helps to bring out the flavors of this dish.
• Optional – For a little added color and flavor, try topping with fresh chives, fresh parsely, or diced green onions.

How to make mashed red skin potatoes

This really is a simple, one-pot recipe. Keep scrolling to the bottom for the full list of ingredients and instructions.

Step one: Cook potatoes – Make sure to thoroughly scrub the potatoes before boiling. Cut them into quarters, about 1.5-inch chunks. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and then the potatoes. Boil for about 25 minutes or until fork tender.

Step two: Butter – Drain the water off of the potatoes and then return them to the pot. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in minced garlic and cook about 1 minutes. Pour the melted butter on the cooked potatoes.

Step three: Mash – Add in the sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash the mixture with a potato masher until you reach the desired creaminess.

Recipe tips

• Be sure to clean the potatoes well before cooking.
• Try cutting them around the same size so that they boil evenly.
• Adding salt to the boiling water helps give the potatoes extra flavor.
• Be careful not to over mash or mix the potatoes to prevent them from becoming to thick and glue like.
• You can double the recipe for a larger crowd.

How to store

Make ahead – You can make these mashed red potatoes ahead of time. Make according to the instructions. Place in a baking dish, cover and store in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven, covered with aluminum foil, the next day at 325 degrees F for 20-30 minutes.

Store – Store any leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 4 days.

Freeze – Freeze these in a freezer safe container or in a zip top bag. Let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the oven.

How to serve

Serve the red skin mashed potatoes with things like pork tenderloin, slow cooker turkey tenderloin, meatloaf, and steak.

They also make a great base for this copycat KFC Famous bowl.

More great potato recipes

• Easy baked potatoes
• Potato salad
• Party potatoes
• Homemade french fries
• Baked sweet potatoes

Did you make this recipe? Be sure to let me know if you make these potatoes in the comments.