Mashed Red Potatoes With Garlic

Are you a mashed potato fan? I never used to be. To me, mashed potatoes meant a white, tasteless paste – possibly made of potatoes, or maybe from some unidentified flakes in a box. It wasn’t that long ago that we decided to start eating real food. Thinking back, it breaks my heart thinking about how much I missed. Because mashed potatoes can be real food – and not only delicious, but good for you too! Keep reading for this mashed red potatoes recipe.

How to make mashed red potatoes

Instead of watering the potatoes down to a lifeless puree, this mashed red potatoes recipe is flavored to perfection! Here, we’ve kept the potato skins on to add nutrients and texture. It also means you don’t need to waste time peeling them! They’re flavored with a hefty amount of garlic, which makes for an incredible savory pop. To mix into this mashed red potatoes recipe: some Parmesan for an added sharp flavor. And if you’d like, sliced green onions as a garnish. Instead of the traditional massive amount of cream and butter in mashed potatoes, for these mashed red potatoes we’ve used a moderate amount of milk and butter. All of it adds up to big, big flavor and lots of added nutrients. It’s really a healthy mashed potatoes recipe that’s even more delicious than the standard. Who said mashed potatoes had to be devoid of taste and nutritional value?

How to reheat mashed potatoes

The easiest way to reheat mashed potatoes and prevent them from becoming a gloppy mess is in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Portion out the amount of mashed potatoes you want to reheat, then pop the lid onto the saucepan and turn the heat to low. Let the mashed potatoes warm up for a good 10-15 minutes. If the mashed potatoes are a little too thick, add in a splash of milk to loosen them up. You can also reheat mashed potatoes in the oven, but this works better if you’re reheating mashed potatoes for a crowd. To reheat mashed potatoes in the oven, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and let the potatoes cook for 20-30 minutes in a 350ºF oven. Again, you may need to add a splash of milk to the potatoes, but give them some time in the oven first to see if it’s needed!

Looking for more side dish recipes?

Outside of these garlic red skin mashed potatoes, here are a few more of our favorite side dish recipes:

The Perfect Instant Pot Sweet Potato RecipeRoasted Vegetables Incredible No Mayo Potato SaladPerfectly Creamy Polenta (or Vegan Polenta)Easy Bean SaladGrilled Romaine Lettuce Vegetable Tian Vegan Quinoa Salad with Snap PeasGreek Salad Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with PomegranateStrawberry Salad with Balsamic VinaigretteSweet Potato Hash BrownsSeasoned Baked Potato Wedges Stovetop White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Looking for red potato recipes?

This mashed red potatoes recipe is one of our favorite ways to use red potatoes; here are a few more:

Rosemary Roasted PotatoesBaked Potato Wedges or Parmesan PotatoesRoasted Smashed Potatoes with White Balsamic ReductionSalmon en Papillote with Roasted PotatoesGrilled Potatoes with Herb Whipped FetaRoasted Baby Potatoes with Chive OilVegetarian Pesto Pasta with Potatoes