Easy Homemade Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe for Two

Red Bliss and Scallion Homemade Mashed Potatoes for Two

It’s high time to ramp up your side dish game, adding extra flavor and nutritional value where you can, resulting in a healthier and happier you. Mashed potatoes are elevated in this recipe to another level using green onions, also known as scallions. The white portion, or bulb portion of the scallion is cut and sautéed quickly to perfume your potato cooking water with a savory onion flavor. The green stems are chopped and sprinkled on at the end, for extra tang and a beautiful pop of color. Red Bliss potatoes boast a creamy texture, and their skin is tender and packed with nutrients making it a perfect side dish to any protein meal recipe idea.

Ingredients for Red Bliss and Scallion Mashed Potatoes for Two:

Mashed Red Potato Ingredients

• 2-3 Large red bliss potatoes

• 3-4 Scallions (also known as green onions) chopped, separated into white and green cuts as shown

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1-2 tbsp cold butter, cut into cubes

• 1 C heavy cream, half and half, or milk (sour cream and yogurt also would work great in a pinch, just add a couple tablespoons of water and stir together well before adding)

Instructions for Red Bliss and Scallion Mashed Potatoes for Two:

1. Peel the red bliss potatoes of any blemished skin or flesh, leaving as much skin as possible. Chop into 1/2 in chunks and keep in cold water till you’re ready to cook.

   

   Ready the Red Potato

2. Chop the scallions in small pieces (see chopping guide here), separating the white part from the greens. Set aside.

3. In a saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add the chopped white portion of the scallions. Sprinkle with a generous amount of salt and sauté a couple of minutes till fragrant.

4. Bring a pot of water to a boil with some salt. When the water boils (you see bubbles) gently lay the red potatoes in the water using a spoon to prevent the potatoes from splashing.

   

   Salt the water and boil the red potato.

5. Drain the potatoes and add to the pan with the sautéed scallion. Stir to combine. Pour in fresh cold water to about 1/2 inch over the top of the potatoes and season with 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.

6. Bring a pot of water to a boil with some salt. When the water boils (you see bubbles) gently lay the red potatoes in the water using a spoon to prevent the potatoes from splashing.

   

   Mash the red potatoes.

7. Once the potatoes are fork tender, meaning soft enough that a fork slides into the potato with ease, drain well in a colander and return to the pan. Warm on the stovetop over low heat.

8. Add a few cubes of butter and whatever creamy liquid you have decided to use to the pan. Mash your potato together with the melting butter and cream, until the potato is a silky-smooth texture. Season with the remaining butter, extra salt to taste, and some freshly cracked pepper if desired. Serve immediately garnished with scallion greens for an extra pop of color and zest.

   

   Mix all the ingredients together.

Go ahead and pair this easy nutritious homemade mashed red potato recipe along with some protein of your choice. Some examples of protein dish recipes that would go hand in hand with this potato recipe could be an oven roasted tri tip steak, lamb chops, roast beef, etc.