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Red skin mashed potatoes with butter on top in white bowl.
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5 from 2 votes

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes with red skin are buttery, creamy, made with 4 ingredients, and are ready in under 30 minutes! No cream needed, SUPER easy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Sara Smith | Eat Dessert Snack

Ingredients

  • 3 Liters water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 lbs red potatoes
  • ⅓ cup butter 38 g
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt 3 g
  • optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • In a large pot, boil water and 1 teaspoon salt over high heat.
  • Wash potatoes and scrub with a produce only brush.
  • Slice potatoes into ½ inch pieces and place in pot of boiling water. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Remove from heat and drain all water out of potatoes.
  • Use hand held potato masher or stand mixer with paddle attachment to mash potatoes with butter.
  • Add milk and salt last, and mix well. Optional: add garlic powder and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Store refrigerated for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. 
When reheating, add a couple of Tablespoons of milk to help it stay creamy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 1081mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg