Red Mashed Potatoes
Red mashed potatoes are a fluffy and creamy side dish.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds red potatoes
- ¼ cup butter cut into pieces
- ½ cup milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes and dice into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Bring potatoes to a boil over high heat, and cook uncovered 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Heat milk in the microwave until warm (about 40 seconds).
- Add butter and garlic powder to the potatoes and begin mashing. Pour in heated milk while mashing until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for 4 days and in the freezer for 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg