Description

These Mashed Red Potatoes are a comforting dish that combines red potatoes, creamy butter, and tangy sour cream for an irresistible flavor. Perfectly simple to prepare, this recipe is a must for quick dinners or any gathering.

Ingredients

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4 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" dice
2 teaspoons salt, (for boiling water)
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup milk

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Instructions

Wash the potatoes and peel if desired, then cut into 1" cubes.
Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Add 2 teaspoons of salt, then bring to a boil.
Boil the potatoes for 20-30 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Once cooked, drain the water and return the potatoes to the pot.
Add the butter, sour cream, salt, and garlic powder to the potatoes.
Mash the potatoes with a hand masher until you achieve your desired consistency, adding up to 1/4 cup of milk as needed for creaminess.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and top with a pat of butter and chopped parsley.

Notes

For a lighter version, use low-fat sour cream and milk.
Feel free to add herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor.
These mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 270
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg