Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Thanksgiving Garlic Mashed Potatoes, a must-have side dish that elevates your holiday feast. These fluffy mashed potatoes are infused with roasted garlic, delivering a rich flavor and velvety texture that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, they promise warmth and comfort in every bite, making them the star of your Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, roasted
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the quartered Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes cook, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and wrap garlic cloves in foil with olive oil; roast for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot off heat.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy using a potato masher or ricer.
- Squeeze in roasted garlic, add butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg