Rustic Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes (No Peeling!)
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Rustic Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes (No Peeling!)
Description
This recipe involves cutting red potatoes into chunks and boiling them together with peeled whole garlic cloves until tender. This method softens the garlic, imparting a mellow, infused flavor throughout the potatoes. After draining, the potatoes and garlic are mashed together with warm butter and half-and-half, seasoned with garlic powder and salt. The absence of peeling allows the skins to remain, contributing to a rustic texture and added nutrients.
The mashed potatoes are creamy with some texture from the skins and a balanced garlic flavor, not overpowering. Warming the butter and half-and-half before mashing helps achieve a smooth consistency. Fresh chives can be sprinkled on top for color and mild onion flavor, while vegetarian gravy serves as an optional accompaniment to complement the dish.
This side dish pairs well alongside roasted meats or vegetarian mains for a comforting addition to a meal, ideal for making ahead and reheating.
Leftover mashed potatoes can be reheated in a microwave in short intervals, in an oven with added butter covered to prevent drying, or on the stovetop with frequent stirring for even heating.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato red
- 5-7 garlic peeled, cloves
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- ½ cup half-and-half or whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt more or less to taste, fine sea salt
- chives for garnish, as desired
- vegetarian gravy for serving
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into approximately 2-inch chunks, or evenly sized pieces, and place in a large saucepan. Add whole, peeled, garlic cloves. Cover with water, about 1 inch higher than the potatoes. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook for approximately 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, add butter and half-and-half to a skillet. Warm over low heat.
- Once the potatoes are fork-tender, drain and return to the saucepan (along with the garlic cloves). Add the garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and about half of the butter mixture. Begin mashing with a potato masher. Continue adding liquid as needed. Taste test and adjust salt levels.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, or leave in the saucepan to serve. Garnish with fresh chives and butter as desired and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Microwave leftovers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each to reheat evenly.
- Oven reheating: spread potatoes in a baking dish, add butter, cover, and heat at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Stovetop reheating works well with frequent stirring and added butter or cream to maintain moisture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1097mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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