Description
Thanksgiving mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, transforming any holiday meal into a feast. Creamy, buttery, and infused with roasted garlic, these fluffy potatoes will evoke warm memories and delightful conversations around the dinner table. Perfectly paired with turkey or ham, they are sure to be the star of your festive spread. Enjoy this easy recipe that promises both nostalgia and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch pieces for even cooking.
- Boil the potatoes in salted cold water over medium-high heat until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Wrap garlic cloves in foil with olive oil, bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until soft.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot over low heat; mash until smooth.
- Gradually mix in unsalted butter and heavy cream until desired consistency is reached. Squeeze in roasted garlic.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg