Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

5 from 2 votes

Make these creamy Red Skin Mashed Potatoes with simple ingredients like red potatoes, garlic, butter, sour cream, and milk. This rustic and flavorful side is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for family dinners, holiday meals, or any cozy gathering.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes, Skin-on Mashed Potatoes

Servings:

Calories: 359kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Ingredients

3 lbs petite red potatoes (washed and quartered)
1 Whole head of garlic (peeled and separated)
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
1½ cups sour cream
¾ cup milk

Instructions

In a large pot, add quartered potatoes and garlic. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1-inch. Put it on the stovetop and bring it to a boil. Allow it to cook for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
Drain and add butter, black pepper, onion powder, sour cream, and milk with a potato masher or electric mixer. Mash potatoes until the milk and butter are thoroughly mixed, and the potatoes reach a creamy consistency with a few lumps.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Use red potatoes with the skins on for a rustic, creamy texture.
Boil potatoes with whole garlic cloves to mellow the flavor.
Mash gently with a potato masher or low-speed mixer to avoid gluey potatoes.
Add warm milk gradually to reach the perfect creamy consistency.

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