Description
Thanksgiving Garlic Mashed Potatoes offer a creamy, indulgent side dish that elevates any holiday meal. Infused with roasted garlic and rich butter, these fluffy potatoes are perfect for sharing around the dinner table, evoking memories and laughter. Simple to prepare yet bursting with flavor, they are sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 head of garlic, unpeeled
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil and roast for about 20 minutes until soft.
- Boil the potato chunks in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Return potatoes to the pot over low heat to evaporate excess moisture.
- Add butter to the potatoes, allowing it to melt, then stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg