Description
Creamy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate side dish for Thanksgiving, combining rich flavors and a smooth texture that complements any holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the garlic cloves to the pot.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic, then return them to the pot.
- Add the butter, heavy cream, and sour cream to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and chives.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm as a side dish for Thanksgiving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk.
- Feel free to add more herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- These mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg