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    July 23, 2019

    Mashed Potatoes with Skin

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    Kiss your vegetable peeler goodbye. There's no longer any need to peel those potatoes. In fact, it's actually better for you not to. Mashed Potatoes with Skin are smooth, creamy, and buttery, with speckled bites of texture thanks to the peel. 

    They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight side dish, but especially wonderful for large holiday gatherings when time is of the essence!

    Mashed Potatoes with Skin served in a serving dish with handles.

    Bookmark these Potato Patties in your browser, and put any leftover mashed potatoes to excellent use the next day!

    Not only do making Mashed Potatoes with skin still intact cut back on the prep time, but this practice also adds vitamins and minerals to the potatoes' overall nutritional value. According to SF Gate, when you compare the skin of the potato to the potato's flesh gram-for-gram, it likely contains way more than you ever thought:

    [Potato skin] has double the amount of seven nutrients, five times more riboflavin, seven times the calcium and 17 times more iron than the same amount of flesh. 

    MASHED POTATOES WITH SKIN | INGREDIENT OPTIONS

    • Potatoes - Russet Potatoes will have thicker skin than most other potato varieties, so if you're a fan of texture, stick with the Russets! However, you could also use Red Potatoes and Yukon Golds for making Mashed Potatoes with skin. If this is the case, you'll only need to cut these potato varieties into 2-4 pieces before boiling.
    • Butter - Melted butter will incorporate easier into your mash. If desired, melt the butter in a microwave-safe pitcher at 30-second intervals. You can use unsalted or salted butter for making Mashed Potatoes with Skin. Note: If using salted butter, you will need to cut the indicated salt quantity and, rather, season to taste.
    • Cream - Heavy whipping cream will make your potatoes rich and decadently delicious, however, if you're counting calories, whole milk or half-and-half would make a fine substitute.
    • Kosher Salt and Pepper

    If this is your kind of recipe, check out our Mashed Sweet Potatoes next!

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    HOW TO MAKE MASHED POTATOES WITH SKIN

    1. Prep the Potatoes - There's no vegetable peeler needed here, but you'll want to give the skin a good scrub to remove any clinging dirt from the potato skin before boiling. Then, cut the potatoes into 1" chunks.
    2. Boil the Potatoes - Add your potatoes to a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 2". Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Once the potatoes are boiling, you may need to reduce the heat to prevent spillovers. Simmer until fork-tender, 20-25 minutes, and strain well.
    3. Add Ingredients and Mash! - Add butter, cream, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Then, it's time to mash! You can use a wooden spoon, a whisk or a handheld mixer on low speed to mash your potatoes. 

    An overhead shot of Mashed Potatoes with Skin in a round serving dish.

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    Mashed Potatoes with Skin
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    Mashed Potatoes with Skin
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    25 mins
    Total Time
    35 mins
     

    Mashed Potatoes with Skin are smooth, creamy and buttery, with speckled bites of texture (and let's not forget, added health benefits) thanks to the peel! 

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Mashed Potatoes with Skin
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 238 kcal
    Author: Kelly Anthony
    Ingredients
    • 4 Russet potatoes scrubbed, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1” chunks
    • ½ cup unsalted, room temperature butter
    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream, warmed (in the microwave is fine)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons  Kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon  black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons minced chives (optional)
    Instructions
    1. Add potatoes to a medium-sized saucepan, fill to cover with water by 2 inches and place over medium-high heat. Allow to come to a boil and reduce to a rapid simmer. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.

    2. Strain the potatoes well and add them back into the pot along with the butter, cream, salt, pepper, and chives (if using) to the potatoes. You add up to a ¼ cup more cream for a smoother consistency, if desired.

    3. Mash using a wooden spoon, a whisk or a handheld mixer on low speed until smooth to your liking. Serve and enjoy.

    Nutrition Facts
    Mashed Potatoes with Skin
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 238 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 11g69%
    Cholesterol 51mg17%
    Sodium 371mg16%
    Potassium 455mg13%
    Carbohydrates 20g7%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 606IU12%
    Vitamin C 7mg8%
    Calcium 28mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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