Description
Suzy’s Mashed Red Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, showcasing a creamy texture and buttery flavor that make every bite a delight. With their vibrant red skins and fluffy interiors, these mashed potatoes add color and warmth to any meal. Perfect for holidays, cozy dinners, or impressing guests with minimal effort, they’re a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with any main dish. Easy to prepare and deliciously versatile, this recipe will quickly become a kitchen staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Wash red potatoes thoroughly under cool water, leaving the skins on.
- In a large pot, boil salted water and add the potatoes. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Return the potatoes to the pot or a mixing bowl. Add butter and mash until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream until reaching desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally fold in chopped chives.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra chives or butter if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg