Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Red Skin

bowl of garlic mashed red skin potatoes topped with butter and green onions.

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Red Skin

These creamy mashed potatoes with red skin are made with roasted garlic, butter and heavy cream. This easy 25-minute recipe is perfect for weeknights or Thanksgiving!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Sides

Cuisine: Holiday

Servings: servings

Calories: 332kcal

Author: Crystal DaCruz

Ingredients

2 heads of garlic
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds red-skinned potatoes with the skin on
2 tablespoons kosher salt plus more to taste
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup and ⅓ cups of heavy cream
pinch black pepper
Optional: 1-2 green onions thinly sliced, plus more butter for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Break the heads of garlic apart. Peel each clove and slice them in half lengthwise.
Place the halved cloves on a sheet of foil and drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil. Fold the foil into a a pouch and place it seam-side up on a baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes until the garlic is soft and yellow in color.
Dice the potatoes and place them in a 3.5-quart pan. Add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and fill the pan with enough water to cover the potatoes. Boil for 15-20 minutes or until you can easily pierce the potatoes with a fork.
Once the potatoes are soft enough, drain and return them to the pan. Add the roasted garlic cloves, butter and pepper and toss the potatoes in butter until it melts.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher. Gradually add the heavy cream as you mash. Once you're happy with the texture, taste the potatoes and add salt and pepper if desired.
Finish the potatoes off by giving them a final stroke using a metal whisk. Transfer them to a serving dish and top with a pat of butter and fresh pepper. Garnish with sliced green onions (optional).

Notes

Don't rinse the potatoes after draining them! You don't want them to get cold.
Avoid over-mashing the potatoes or they'll develop a sticky, gummy texture.
Double or triple the recipe for holidays or large gatherings.

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