Mashed Red Potatoes
These mashed red potatoes are so simple to make because you don’t have to peel the potatoes to cook them!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 202kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb red potatoes
- 1 tbsp kosher salt - for boiling potatoes
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ stick unsalted butter 4 tbsp
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cube red potatoes - leave the skin on. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Stir in the salt.
- Place on the stove top over high heat and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Check to make sure the potatoes are fork tender. Drain and immediately return to the pot while still hot.
- Place the milk, butter and sour cream in the pot and cover with the lid for a few minutes and allow the butter to melt.
- Mix in the pot with an electric hand mixer until smooth and fluffy. Taste and add salt as needed
Notes
- Mashed potatoes get saltier the longer they sit. If you are making these ahead of time, under salt them and add more salt as you reheat.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 917mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
