Description
Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the quintessential side dish for any Thanksgiving gathering. This recipe delivers a velvety, buttery texture that pairs perfectly with turkey and gravy. Each bite is a comforting embrace, making it a crowd-pleaser that will have your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil the potato chunks in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let sit for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Mash the potatoes in a large bowl to your desired consistency.
- Fold in softened butter and heavy cream, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional butter or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg