50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Easy Mashed Potatoes

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4 to 6

  • Course

    Side Dish

50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Easy Mashed Potatoes

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 bulb roasted garlic
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold or butterball potatoes peeled
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • butter optional, for serving
  • Chopped fresh chives and/or rosemary optional, for sprinkling
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Instructions

  1. Use the back of a chef’s knife or a small masher to mash the roasted garlic into a paste before incorporating into the mashed potatoes. Set aside.
  2. Place the potatoes and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  3. Use a ricer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes in a large bowl. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the roasted garlic, olive oil, ½ cup of the reserved cooking liquid, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of pepper. Continue folding until creamy, adding up to ½ cup more cooking liquid if desired for creamier potatoes. Serve hot with butter, chives, and/or rosemary, if desired.
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