Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Boil the Potatoes
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the whole red potatoes along with the chicken bouillon and cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
Step 2: Drain & Shake
- Drain the potatoes in a colander.
- Give the colander several good shakes. This starts breaking the potatoes apart while also loosening the potato skins.
Step 3: Remove Some of the Skins
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
- If you'd like, remove some of the potato skins. They'll slide right off at this point with almost no effort.
- I always leave plenty of the skins because I love the texture, but you can remove as much or as little as you'd like.
Step 4: Mash
- Add the butter and milk.
- Using a handheld potato masher, mash everything together until creamy.
- Don't use a blender or mixer. A simple potato masher gives these mashed potatoes the perfect homemade, rustic texture.
Step 5: Finish the Potatoes
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and fresh parsley until everything is creamy and well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve warm.