Description
Thanksgiving Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, delivering creamy texture and rich flavor with a delightful hint of roasted garlic. Perfect for your holiday feast, these mashed potatoes are easy to prepare and will elevate your Thanksgiving table. Topped with fresh chives, they offer both warmth and sophistication that will impress your guests. Say goodbye to ordinary mashed potatoes and embrace this crowd-pleasing side dish that everyone will adore!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1 head fresh garlic
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp finely chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Roast the garlic: Slice off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F for about 30 minutes until soft.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water over medium heat until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- Return potatoes to the pot and mash until smooth using a potato masher or ricer.
- Mix in butter and heavy cream until creamy. Squeeze in roasted garlic cloves and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with chopped chives if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg