Description
Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, bringing a creamy and buttery delight to your holiday table. With every fluffy bite, these potatoes capture the spirit of family gatherings and festive feasts. Infused with roasted garlic and rich heavy cream, they are not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with turkey or stands out on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform chunks.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the potato chunks and cook until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- While the potatoes boil, melt the butter in a small pan over low heat with minced garlic until fragrant.
- Drain the tender potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Mash using a potato masher or ricer for smoothness.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while mixing until you achieve a creamy consistency.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm alongside your Thanksgiving feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg