One of the most typical side dishes on Thanksgiving Day, no matter what kind of dinner you make, is mashed potatoes. It is the star of the side dishes on this night. It’s a simple side dish that goes great with any dish (meat, fish, vegetables…). But getting our mashed potatoes very juicy and with a creamy texture has its tricks. Today we are going to see the recipe for creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for Thanksgiving. Without a doubt, my favorite side dish!
But not just for Thanksgiving, this recipe is perfect as a starter or side dish for any occasion. It’s easy to make and very healthy.
And if you still don’t know what to cook for Thanksgiving, here are some ideas: like roast turkey with butter and giblet gravy. And for dessert, this great recipe for classic apple pie.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe. Thanksgiving Garnish
The trick to make it creamy is to add butter when we have mashed the potatoes. With the heat, the butter will melt, making it much more juicy and creamy.
You can also boil the potatoes in half water and half milk. They will take on a very good mild flavor.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe. Thanksgiving Garnish
Ingredients
- 35 Oz Potatoes
- Water
- Salt
- Butter (to taste)
- ground pepper
Instructions
- Start by putting the peeled and diced potatoes in a pot with water to cover them and add a teaspoon of salt. Bring it to a boil over high heat, as soon as it starts to boil, lower the heat to medium and let the potatoes cook until they are tender, about 25 minutes.Check that they are ready if you prick them with a fork and they are tender.Water, Salt, 35 Oz Potatoes
- Once done, puree them by passing them through a food processor or simply mashing them with a fork; add the butter (as much as you want) and continue mixing until you have a homogeneous puree. Add ground pepper to taste and serve hot.Butter, ground pepper
Nutrition
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