Recipes Side Dishes Red Skin Potato Mash 5.0 (1,429) 4 Reviews No need to peel potatoes. Leaving the skin on these potatoes gives this fluffy, creamy dish a nice added crunch alongside thinly sliced scallions.Plus: Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide Delicious, Quick Side Dishes By Marcia Kiesel Updated on February 1, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Yield: 12 Ingredients 6 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch chunks Salt 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups warmed milk 2 scallions, thinly sliced Freshly ground pepper Directions Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Add a large pinch of salt and boil, uncovered, over moderately high heat, until fork tender, about 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Shake the pot over moderately high heat to dry the potatoes. Off the heat, lightly mash the potatoes. Add the butter and milk and mash until incorporated. Stir in the scallions, season with salt and pepper and serve. © Lucy Schaeffer Make Ahead The mashed potatoes can be made early in the day. Cover and keep warm, then reheat gently, adding more warm milk if the potatoes seem stiff. Rate it Print