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Overhead view of mashed potatoes topped with two squares of butter and chives in a mixing bowl.
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Red Mashed Potatoes

Red Mashed Potatoes are smooth, creamy, and buttery, with speckled bites of texture and color thanks to the peel! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mashed Potatoes with Skin, Red Mashed Potatoes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound (about 8) red skin potatoes, rinsed and cut into 1"pieces
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¼-1/2 cup milk, half and half or heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon  black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives (optional)

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Strain the potatoes well and add them back into the pot along with the butter and salt. Mash using a potato masher, whisk, or a handheld mixer on low speed until the potatoes are completely crushed and no large lumps remain.
  • Stir in about a ¼ cup of the dairy and check for consistency. If the potatoes are too thick, add the remaining dairy a splash at a time until you've reached the desired consistency. Lastly, stir in the chives and pepper, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg