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Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes

These outstanding homemade red skinned mashed potatoes are flavorful, rich, creamy, easy to prepare, and always a hit.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings6
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red potatoes scrubbed and quartered (some skin on)
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup evaporated milk more as needed
  • 2 cloves roasted garlic
  • 1 stock cube or chicken broth to replace cooking water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • water to cover potatoes while cooking

Instructions

  • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water.
  • Add the stock cube to the water, or use chicken broth in place of part of the water.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender.
  • Drain well and return potatoes to the hot pot.
  • Add butter and roasted garlic, allowing the heat to melt everything together.
  • Mash gently, then slowly stir in evaporated milk until creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Leave some skins on for best flavor and texture.
  • Warm the evaporated milk before adding for extra creaminess.
  • Season the cooking water for well-flavored potatoes.
  • Mash gently to avoid a gluey texture.
  • Add a splash of milk or broth when reheating.
  • Want more garlic flavor add 1/4 tsp of garlic powder.