Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Mashed Red Potatoes, a side dish that brings comfort and joy to any meal. These buttery, garlic-infused potatoes are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can serve up this delightful dish alongside your favorite proteins or sauces. Whether topped with gravy, cheese, or enjoyed on their own, these mashed red potatoes promise to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup warm milk or heavy cream
- 2–3 garlic cloves, peeled
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the quartered red potatoes and garlic in a large pot of salted water for 20-30 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot to steam off excess moisture.
- Add melted butter, sour cream, and warm milk; mash until smooth. For extra creaminess, consider using an electric mixer.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 315mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 24mg