Description
Thanksgiving Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish to elevate your holiday feast. Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, roasted garlic, and rich butter combine to create a velvety texture that will have your family asking for seconds. This recipe not only brings warmth and comfort to your table but also carries the nostalgic aroma of cherished family gatherings. Easy to prepare and delightful to taste, these mashed potatoes are sure to become a treasured tradition at your Thanksgiving celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 head fresh garlic
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Place chopped Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot of salted cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Roast the garlic: Slice the tops off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes until soft.
- Drain and mash: Once potatoes are cooked, drain well. Return them to the pot, adding roasted garlic cloves (squeezed out of their skins) and mash until smooth.
- Incorporate butter and cream: Mix in softened butter and heavy cream until fully combined for a creamy consistency.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg