Thanksgiving Side Dish Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Thanksgiving Side Dish Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your holiday table. Made with creamy Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet roasted garlic, this dish elevates any Thanksgiving feast with its rich flavors and velvety texture. Simple to prepare, these mashed potatoes create a cozy atmosphere that will keep everyone coming back for seconds. Perfectly paired with turkey or ham, they promise to delight your guests this holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 head fresh garlic
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (warmed)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil the potato chunks in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, roast the garlic by cutting off the top of the head, drizzling it with olive oil, wrapping it in foil, and baking at 400°F for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, and squeezed roasted garlic cloves.
- Mash until smooth and creamy; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or additional butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra creaminess, use room temperature butter and warm milk. Feel free to add variations like sour cream or cheese for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently with a splash of milk.