Creamy Mashed Potatoes: A Comfort Food Classic

Mashed potatoes are a comforting and versatile side dish that everyone loves!
Made with buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, garlic, and a touch of fresh herbs, this
recipe is rich, creamy, and perfect for holiday dinners or weeknight meals.
Whether you choose vegan or regular ingredients, you’ll end up with smooth,
delicious mashed potatoes that pair beautifully with just about any main dish.

Servings: 6

Author:

Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
15 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Course:

Side Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

Mashed Potatoes Thanksgiving Holiday feast

🧂 Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes
4 Cloves Garlic
4 Tbsp. Vegan Butter

or Regular Butter
⅓ Cup Vegan Heavy Cream

or Regular Heavy Cream
2-3 Tbsp. Fresh Rosemary
¼ Cup Chives

chopped
Salt

to taste
Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1 Boil the Potatoes: Peel and cut 2-3 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes into even
chunks. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and add salt. Bring to a
boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
2 Infuse with Garlic: Add 3-4 peeled garlic cloves to the pot while the potatoes
are boiling for a subtle garlic flavor.
3 Mash the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and garlic, then return them to the pot.
Add 4 tablespoons of vegan or regular butter, 1/3 cup of vegan heavy cream or
regular heavy cream, and mash until smooth.
4 Season and Garnish: Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of fresh chopped rosemary and season
with salt and black pepper to taste. Top with 1/4 cup of chopped chives before
serving.
5 Serve: Enjoy warm alongside your favorite main dishes!

Nutrition Info

Name	Amount
Serving	1 Serving
Calories	210 kcal