Smooth, buttery mashed potatoes with roasted garlic flavor—an easy Thanksgiving side dish.
Prep 15 min • Cook 25 min • Serves 8
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Gives the silkiest, lump-free mashed potatoes without making them gluey.
Roomy enough to boil 3 lb of potatoes evenly with plenty of water.
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Ingredients
- 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chunked
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled
- 6 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup warm whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Add potatoes and garlic to a pot, cover with salted water, and boil until very tender.
- Drain well and return to the warm pot for 1 minute.
- Mash with butter, warm milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and finish with parsley.
Tips for the best results
Use fresh ingredients, taste as you go, and adjust seasoning to your preference. For holiday cooking, prepare what you can ahead of time so Thanksgiving day stays simple.
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Drains the potatoes quickly and completely so the mash stays fluffy, not watery.
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