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Dinner | 11.18.20

Creamy Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes

Delicious, easy-to-make Creamy Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes that are perfect for the holidays! This yummy recipe is sure to be a hit with your guests. With just a few simple ingredients, these red mashed potatoes can be made and on the table in no time at all!

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving food! I love this Mashed Red Potatoes recipe for the holidays because it’s so easy to make, which is great for easing up stress on the big day. Whether you’re serving it alongside a turkey (hello, Citrus Tea-Glazed Roasted Turkey) or meatballs for the holidays (like these Turkey Swedish Meatballs or Easy Vegan Meatballs), these mashed potatoes are perfect for everyone. This recipe is creamy, garlicky, and SO SO SO yummy!

Close up of garlic mashed red potatoes in a serving dish.

Here’s why this Creamy Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes recipe is my favorite:

  • It can be made in just 30 minutes!
  • You can add flavor to taste.
  • The recipe uses vegan butter and almond milk, which can be subbed for regular butter and milk if desired!

You and your family will absolutely love this delicious side dish!

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Watch this video on how to make Creamy Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes!

Ingredients

The ingredients for this recipe are simple and easy to find. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients for Creamy Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes.

Red Potatoes – Medium sized, about 2-3 inches in diameter.

Butter – Vegan butter or regular butter work great for this recipe!

Milk – I used unsweetened almond milk, but regular milk works great too!

Garlic Powder – Garlic powder adds so much flavor to these mashed potatoes and can be adjusted to taste.

Fresh Basil – Optional, but takes these red mashed potatoes to the next level!

Dark bowl full of red potatoes.

How to make red skin mashed potatoes in 4 easy steps

All you need to make these mashed potatoes is a large stock pot, a potato masher, and a serving dish! Here’s how to make this mashed potatoes recipe:

1. Quarter the potatoes.

2. Boil the potatoes.

  • Hands cutting potatoes into quarters.
  • Red potatoes boiling in a pot of water.

3. Mash the potatoes, add in the butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and milk.

4. Top with fresh basil, serve, and enjoy!

  • Mashed red potatoes being mixed with milk.
  • Mashed potatoes being topped with fresh basil.

TIP: Remove excess water after boiling the potatoes to ensure that the mashed potatoes are thick and creamy!

Angled shot of Creamy Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes.

Other side dish options that pair with mashed potatoes

  • Roasted Chickpea Fall Salad
  • Vegan Green Bean Casserole w/ Rosemary Garlic Mushrooms
  • Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole
  • Roasted Beets & Sweet Potato Salad

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Creamy Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes

Delicious, easy-to-make Creamy Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes that are perfect for the holidays! This yummy recipe is sure to be a hit with your guests. With just a few simple ingredients, these red mashed potatoes can be made and on the table in no time at all!
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 143 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs red potatoes, medium (2-3″ )
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • salt/pepper (to taste)
  • fresh basil leaves (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut the red potatoes into quarters and place in a large stock pot.
  • Add enough water to cover the potatoes and bring to a boil.
  • Bring to a simmer and cover for 20 minutes (or until soft).
  • Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Drain any excess water.
  • Mash the red potatoes and add in the butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Top with fresh basil (optional) and enjoy!

Video

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of milk to the desired consistency.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic, salt, and pepper to taste!

Nutrition

Calories: 143 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 109 mg | Potassium: 535 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 368 IU | Vitamin C: 10 mg | Calcium: 38 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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67 Comments

  1. Kate says:

    November 11, 2017 at 7:37 am

    Mmmm! Talk about the ultimate comfort food! I love mashed potatoes. I’ve been looking for a perfect vegan version, too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks, Kate! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mallory @ Cheers Years says:

    November 10, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy!! Mashed potatoes are one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. I love that you used vegan butter and almond milk. I usually use those ingredients in a lot of my dishes for the dairy sensitive family members. I loved the video – so helpful!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      Me toooo, Mallory! Absolute fave!

      Reply
  3. Veena Azmanov says:

    November 10, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    I love mashed potatoes and so cool that you left the skin on. I wish my kids would eat – they don’t fancy the skin but the skin has most nutrition. The recipe sounds yum.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      Thanks, Veena! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Emily Kyle says:

    November 9, 2017 at 10:20 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, this is the most beautiful potato dish I’ve ever seen! We were able to grow our own red potatoes in the garden last year, but didn’t get any this year. I will be running to the store to get some ASAP!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      Thanks so much, Emily! 🙂 I’d love to grow my own one day!

      Reply
  5. Alisa Fleming says:

    November 9, 2017 at 9:43 am

    I don’t think people realize how delicious dairy-free mashed potatoes are! We’ve seen them devoured before the dairy-laden ones! I love the way you left the skins on in this recipe – so pretty.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      They’re seriously SO good!

      Reply
  6. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says:

    November 9, 2017 at 7:57 am

    5 stars
    Ohhh congrats on your first time hosting! It’s nerve wracking and fun all wrapped up in to one. These potatoes would be the perfect addition to the menu.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks, Julie! I can’t wait!

      Reply
  7. Ashima says:

    November 9, 2017 at 12:35 am

    5 stars
    Mashed potatoes are such wonderful comfort foods especially in this weather. These look lovely and very inviting. From the picture I thought you had some red onion in there too.. but I guess that’s the skin of the potatoes. Thumbs up for that! 🙂

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      I definitely agree, Ashima! 🙂 Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Liz says:

    November 9, 2017 at 12:26 am

    These look like the perfect addition to the table this season! Love that they fit all dietary types too!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks, Liz! Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Jenn says:

    November 8, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    I LOVE that these are vegan! Mashed red potatoes are the best!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks, Jenn! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says:

    November 8, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    5 stars
    You can’t have a holiday feast without mashed potatoes! These look perfect!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      I agree, Sonali! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Rachel says:

    November 8, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    Can never have too much garlic in mashed potatoes!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:15 pm

      That is definitely true!

      Reply
  12. Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica says:

    November 8, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Nothing more comforting than creamy mashed potatoes! These look amazing!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:15 pm

      I agree, Jessica! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Whitney E. RD says:

    November 8, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    These look so creamy and delicious! Love the addition of basil and that you left the skins on the potatoes – yay for more fiber!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:15 pm

      Thanks, Whitney! 🙂

      Reply
  14. amanda -runtothefinish says:

    November 8, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    25 minutes?! I’ve been debating an instapot and now I feel like I really need one because maybe i’d make more things if they were so fast

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:13 pm

      Yeah, I’ve been debating on one too! They seem amazing!

      Reply
  15. Patti says:

    November 8, 2017 at 11:15 am

    Being married to a meat eater, I would say the three dishes that you linked above along with a turkey and some rolls would be the perfect Thanksgiving dinner. Those potatoes look amazing.

    Reply
    • Patti replied:

      November 8, 2017 at 11:16 am

      These potatoes, of course, have to be on the menu, too.

      Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 14, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      So perfect, Patti! 🙂

      Reply
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