Description
Browse over 50 most popular best Thanksgiving side dishes recipes for the holidays from potatoes, stuffing, squash, brussels sprouts, soup, salad & more. One of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes are these Creamy Mashed Potatoes.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds yukon gold or russet potatoes (approximately 4-5 large potatoes), peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup (or 2 ounces) cream cheese
- 3/4 cup half and half cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water to cover potatoes by about an inch. Heat over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are soft when you insert a fork.
- Drain potatoes and place back in the pot. Use a potato masher (or a fork) to mash the potatoes.
- Add in the butter and cream cheese and use an electric hand mixer to mix until melted and incorporated into the potatoes.
- Slowly add in the cream and continue to whisk with the electric mixer. Add salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish, garnish with parsley, extra butter and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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