Description
Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that transforms your holiday table into a feast of creamy, buttery goodness. This easy-to-make side dish features Yukon Gold potatoes, rich unsalted butter, and heavy cream for an irresistible texture. Perfectly seasoned and optionally enhanced with roasted garlic, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve them warm with gravy for a nostalgic touch that will remind you of cherished family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves roasted garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the Yukon Gold potatoes, then cut them into equal-sized chunks.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, adding a pinch of salt. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them sit for a few minutes to steam dry.
- Return the drained potatoes to the pot over low heat and add the unsalted butter. Mash until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the heavy cream until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- If using, fold in the roasted garlic gently before serving warm with gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg