Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes: The Best Comfort Food Twist
These Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes are a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add heavy cream, butter, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until desired smoothness is reached.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add roasted garlic.
- These mashed potatoes can be made a day in advance and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes, Comfort Food, Holiday Recipes