Holiday Mashed Potatoes
Make your holiday table unforgettable with these luxuriously creamy Holiday Mashed Potatoes. Made with velvety Yukon Gold potatoes, rich unsalted butter, and a decadent blend of heavy cream and sour cream, this recipe redefines comfort food. A hint of garlic adds a subtle, aromatic depth, while the option to garnish with fresh chives brings a vibrant touch of color and flavor. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly smooth, these mashed potatoes are an essential side dish that pairs beautifully with roasts, turkeys, and all your festive favorites. Ready in just 40 minutes and serving six, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is to devour—perfect for holiday gatherings or any cozy celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into evenly sized 2-inch chunks. This ensures even cooking.
Place the potato chunks into a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, add the butter, heavy cream, and garlic cloves to a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm. Remove the garlic cloves before using, or mash them for a subtle garlic flavor.
Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for a minute or two to let any excess moisture evaporate.
Using a potato masher or a ricer, mash the potatoes until smooth and free of lumps.
Gradually pour the warm butter and cream mixture into the potatoes, mixing gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until fully combined and creamy.
Stir in the sour cream, remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.0 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.3 g | 596% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 546 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 3807 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.6 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 5795 mg | 123% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
