Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food this Thanksgiving with our creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. Made from starchy russet potatoes and enhanced with rich heavy cream and roasted garlic, every bite offers a warm hug on your plate. Perfect for soaking up gravy or enjoying on their own, these mashed potatoes are the star of any holiday gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or roasted)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your potatoes by peeling and chopping them into even chunks. Rinse under cold water.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain thoroughly and let sit for a few minutes to steam dry.
- Add butter and heavy cream to the pot while still hot, allowing the butter to melt.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth using a potato masher or ricer. For added flavor, fold in roasted garlic if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper, stir well, and serve garnished with fresh herbs.
- 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: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg