These garlic mashed red potatoes use the cooking liquid to impart a rich garlic flavor.

The starch from the potatoes helps make these mashed potatoes creamy without having to use milk or heavy cream.

Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid, then drain.

Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes

Photo:William Dickey

Return the vegetables to the pot.

Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are dry, about 1 minute.

Mash the potatoes and garlic with a potato masher.

chopped potatoes and garlic in a large pot

William Dickey

Stir in butter, salt, pepper and 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid.

Add additional cooking liquid, if needed, to reach desired consistency.

Garnish with chives and/or pepper, if desired.

Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes

William Dickey

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