50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Easy-to-Make Mashed Potatoes
Rich, buttery, and make-ahead friendly, this dish is one of the ultimate Thanksgiving sides.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Potato ricer -OR-
Ingredients
- 5 potatoes large ones, russet, Yukon gold, or Maris Piper in UK
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted; dairy or dairy-free
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (double cream) OR dairy-free canned coconut milk; for a lighter version, use milk
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and leave them whole or cut into chunks.
- Place them in a pot, cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender.
- Drain well and let cool slightly, then peel if desired.
- Mash the potatoes using a masher, ricer, or fork until smooth or as chunky as you like.
- Slowly mix in the butter, then the cream, stirring between each addition.
- Taste and adjust the salt to your liking.
- Finish with melted butter or olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 832IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg