Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Thanksgiving is a holiday to give thanks and enjoy time with family and friends. Gratitude is the essence of Thanksgiving There are also many recipes for the more traditional dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1 bulb roasted garlic, from this recipe
- 2 pounds Yukon gold or butterball potatoes, peeled
- 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Butter, optional for serving
- Chopped chives and/or rosemary, optional for sprinkling
Instructions
- Use the back of a chef’s knife or a small masher to mash the roasted garlic into a paste before incorporating it into the mashed potatoes. Set aside.
- Place the potatoes and 1 teaspoon of 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.
- Use a ricer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes into a large bowl. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the roasted garlic, olive oil, ½ cup of the reserved cooking liquid, 1 teaspoon salt, and several pinches of pepper. Continue folding until creamy, adding up to ½ cup more cooking liquid if desired for creamier potatoes. Serve hot with butter, rosemary, and chives, if desired.