Description
Fluffy garlic mashed potatoes with butter and cream, a comforting Thanksgiving side dish that complements any turkey feast.
Ingredients
Scale
3 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup cream
Salt
Cracked black pepper
Chopped chives or parmesan (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Peel and chop the potatoes.
2. Boil in salted water for 20–25 minutes until tender.
3. In a small pan, gently heat garlic in butter to infuse without browning.
4. Drain potatoes and mash using a masher or ricer.
5. Stir in garlic butter, cream, salt, and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish with chives or parmesan.
Notes
You can prep these a day in advance and reheat before serving.
Try parmesan for a flavor upgrade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boil, Mash
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving sides, garlic mashed potatoes, comfort food