These creamy garlic red 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.
Wash and quarter potatoes or chop into 1.5 inch pieces. Peeling the skin is optional.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add your potatoes and garlic cloves.
Let the potatoes and garlic boil until the potatoes are tender enough to be mashed with the back of a fork.
Drain the potatoes into a colander and return the pot to the stove.
Melt the butter together with the milk and sour cream. Turn off the heat if you haven't already.
Add the potatoes and garlic back into the pot and mash until smooth or desired texture and mix to combine.
Add in salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm
Notes
Garlic flavor is intensified by boiling whole cloves with cubed potatoes. Leaving red potato skins on is optional. For reheating, cover and warm on medium heat, adding milk or butter if needed. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.