Description
Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your holiday table. Creamy, buttery, and rich in flavor, these velvety spuds are a feast for the senses. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can create a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Elevate your holiday gathering with this nostalgic recipe that embodies tradition and love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and chop the Russet potatoes into uniform chunks (about 1-2 inches).
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mash the warm potatoes with the butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix in heavy cream, followed by minced garlic and sour cream until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg