It’s Thanksgiving long weekend here in Canada. People are busy preparing a special meal to share with family and friends. Traditionally, the meal includes roast turkey but some feast on ham or roast beef as alternatives. Side dishes are also served and the most popular one is usually mashed potato. My kids love mashed potatos and this recipe is their favorite. The ingredients are just the basics: potatoes, heavy cream, butter, milk, salt and pepper. It’s that simple! Enjoy this creamy mashed potatoes with slices of roast turkey, ham or roast beef. Happy Thanksgiving Canada!
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
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Author: Liza A
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs yellow potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into quarters
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp milk or more as needed
- Salt and Pepper
- Chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Place the peeled and cut potatoes into a medium saucepan. Add cold water to the pan until the potatoes are covered by at least an inch. Add a half teaspoon of salt to the water. Turn the heat on to high, and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer, and cover. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until you can easily poke through them with a fork.
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter and warm the cream. You can heat them together in a pan on the stove or in the microwave.
- When the potatoes are done, drain the water and place the steaming hot potatoes into a large bowl. Pour the heated cream and melted butter over the potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Then use a strong wooden spoon (a metal spoon might bend) to beat further. Add milk and beat until the mashed potatoes are smooth. Don't over-beat the potatoes or the mashed potatoes will end up gluey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chopped chives, if using.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe source: Simply Recipes
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