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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish Recipes

    Thanksgiving: Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Nov 26, 2010 · Modified: Nov 21, 2022 by Ashley

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    A basic guideline for how I make mashed potatoes on the stovetop.

    Mashed potatoes and gravy.

    I can't imagine Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes, so I made a big batch for my family.

    This is more or less the general method I use to make mashed potatoes - I chop up a bag of Yukon Gold (or Russet) potatoes and put them in a big pot, fill it with water, add a generous pinch of salt and boil until tender.

    Drain and return to the hot pot. Drop in a few tablespoons of butter, a few generous splashes of milk, and a few big dollops of sour cream. Season well with salt and pepper and mash to your desired consistency.

    Sometimes I add cream cheese, and sometimes I peel the potatoes - it's totally up to how rich you want them. If they're too thick, add more milk.

    They're always great! I topped them with some of the gravy that my in-laws brought over, and it was perfect!

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    1. Salvage Chick

      November 27, 2010 at 1:10 am

      Those look yummy! Love your mini Staub pots, too! Happy Belated Thanksgiving.

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    2. Ashley

      November 27, 2010 at 4:42 pm

      Happy belated Turkey Day to you, too!! I totally picked up those pots at a warehouse sale last week...score!

      Reply
    3. Peggy

      December 01, 2010 at 6:57 am

      Love the presentation of these! I'm sure they were delicious at Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    4. Medifast Coupons

      December 01, 2010 at 1:22 pm

      Wonderful mashed potatoes, love those little pots, where did you get those.

      Reply

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