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Mashed Red Skin Potatoes Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mashed red skin potatoes
Servings: 4
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red skinned potatoes
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Melt butter in microwave or in a small saucepan on the stove. Stir in the minced garlic.
  • Drain potatoes and return the potatoes to the pot. Pour in the melted butter with garlic.
  • Add in sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash with potato masher until desired creaminess. Serve warm.

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Notes

  • Be sure to clean the potatoes well before cooking.
  • Try cutting them around the same size so that they boil evenly.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 1078mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 551IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg