Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe

Time40m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Wash and Cut Potatoes
Wash the red potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt. Cut them into quarters for uniform cooking.
2
Prepare Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and set aside.

3
Boil Potatoes
In a large pot, add the quartered potatoes and garlic cloves. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes completely. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
4
Cook Until Tender
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
5
Drain Potatoes
Once cooked, drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander, letting them sit for a minute to release excess steam.

6
Mash Potatoes
Return the drained potatoes and garlic to the pot. Add the unsalted butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Using a potato masher, mash the mixture until creamy and smooth, or to your desired consistency.
7
Taste and Adjust
Taste the mashed potatoes and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.

8
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Sprinkle chopped chives on top for garnish. Serve warm.