Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
These Creamy Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side to any dinner or holiday meal. Made with red potatoes, sour cream, and butter, you know its going to be fluffy and flavorful.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: Recipe $4.33 / Serving $0.54
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds red potatoes ($2.75)
- 3 cloves garlic ($0.24)
- ½ cup unsalted butter ($0.99)
- ½ cup milk ($0.10)
- ¼ cup sour cream ($0.25)
- salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Wash the potatoes and quarter them or chop into about 1½-inch pieces. Peeling is optional.
- Boil: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and whole garlic cloves.
- Cook: Boil until the potatoes are fork-tender and easily mashable.
- Drain: Drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander and return the empty pot to the stove.
- Melt: Add the butter, milk, and sour cream to the pot and heat gently until melted and combined. Turn off the heat.
- Mash: Return the potatoes and garlic to the pot and mash until smooth or to your desired texture.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing well.
- Serve: Serve warm.
Notes
- Garlic flavor: Boiling whole garlic cloves with the potatoes creates a mellow but noticeable garlic flavor.
- Potato skins: Leaving the red potato skins on adds texture and saves prep time, but they can be peeled if preferred.
- Reheating: Reheat covered over medium heat, adding a splash of milk or a bit of butter if needed.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.5g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 12.7g | Saturated Fat: 7.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 33.3mg | Sodium: 328.5mg | Potassium: 558.8mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 2.3g | Vitamin A: 105.9IU | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 45.5mg | Iron: 0.9mg
