Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Thanksgiving Recipe Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes blend seamlessly with roasted garlic and rich butter for an indulgent side dish that steals the spotlight at any holiday table. This recipe is not only simple to make but also evokes warmth and joy, making every gathering memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 10 cloves fresh garlic, roasted
- ? cup unsalted butter
- ? cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C). Wrap garlic cloves in foil with olive oil and roast for about 30 minutes until soft.
- Boil the chopped Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Squeeze in the roasted garlic.
- Add butter and heavy cream; mash until smooth using a potato masher or ricer.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with melted butter or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg