Thanksgiving Side Dishes - Mashed Potatoes

Everyone has there own recipe for mashed potatoes that has either been handed down from one generation to the next or have tried something from one of the cooking shows or you may just make the one out the box. well here is a simple and easy to make recipe for mashed potatoes that anyone can make. so I hope you enjoy and give and Happy Thanksgiving.

 

Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• Yukon gold potatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup half-and-half
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Peel, Boil & Drain. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Bring potatoes, 1 tsp. salt, and cold water to cover to a boil in a medium-size Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 16 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
2. 2. Add Creamy Richness. Return potatoes to Dutch oven. Cook until water evaporates and potatoes look dry. Mound potatoes on 1 side; add butter, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. salt to opposite side of Dutch oven. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture boils.
3. 3. Beat Until Smooth. Remove from heat; beat at medium speed with a hand-held electric mixer 30 seconds to 1 minute or to desired degree of smoothness. (Do not overbeat.) Serve immediately.

Option ingredients to create 3 different flavors of mashed potatoes

4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
4 Slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese