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Fork full of mashed potatoes with red skin held over a Thanksgiving or turkey dinner plate.

Mashed Potatoes with Red Skin

Creamy and delicious, mashed potatoes with red skin compliment any meal. They are fancy enough to serve at your holiday dinner, but low-key enough to enjoy any night you want an easy homemade side.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mashed potatoes with red skin
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Jenna

Equipment

  • 1 potato masher
  • 1 colander

Ingredients

  • 1 pound red skinned potatoes
  • 3/4 cup light cream (may use heavy cream, milk, non-dairy alternatives or half and half)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper (these are to taste and may be omitted)

Instructions

  • Wash the potatoes, removing any dirt or debris on them.
  • Cut the potatoes into small, roughly 1 inch cubes and place in a large pot.
  • Fill the pot with cool water and place on the stove.
  • Heat over high heat, allowing it to come to a boil.
  • Boil the potatoes for about 12 to 15 minutes or until you can easily pierce the potatoes with a fork.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before draining in a colander.
  • Transfer the cooked potatoes to a large bowl or use the pot you used for cooking if you prefer.
  • Use a potato masher or spoon to mash the potatoes a bit.
  • Add in the butter, cream, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper (if using) and mash until fully incorporated.
  • Taste to make sure they have the right flavor and consistency, adding more cream if too dry or more parmesan cheese if too wet.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg
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