What do you think of when I say the words comfort food? For me, I think 2 things. Macaroni and Cheese. And Mashed Potatoes. Thankfully this post is about one of these foods. The holy grail of love and comfort… mashed potatoes!
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and then we have the big month of December which is full of festive dinners and parties ahead of us. One side dish that is always a staple is mashed potatoes. This weekend we had our annual Friends Thanksgiving dinner and it was fun and delicious. And of course, there were potatoes there! Is Thanksgiving even possible without mashed potatoes?
I wish I had photos of my dining table as a kid on Thanksgiving day to see that every single year there was a big pot of mashed potatoes there. I remember that my dad would peel them. He would sit at the table, with a trash can in front of him and peel every single potato that my mom would throw at him. Things have slightly changed with age. Matthew and I compost the potato skins, and I throw potatoes at Matthew (all the time) but one thing remains the same, the love of mashed potatoes is strong!
Mashed potatoes is like a warm blanket to me. They just comfort and hold me. When I’m feeling like I’m coming down with a cold, I love to eat a little bowl of mashed potatoes. It was something my mom would always serve me as a kid, so I continue. I don’t think there’s any scientific evidence that mashed potatoes helps a cold, but they sure warm your heart up.
These mashed potatoes are super creamy. This is my go to staple mashed potatoes recipe. You know once you found that one that works, you always stick with it? That’s how I feel about these potatoes.
Keep these potatoes in mind for holiday cooking. They make the perfect friend for chicken and turkey! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes - peeled and cut into quarters
- 3 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
- 1 cup milk
- salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Drain. Add back in pot.
- Heat milk and butter together in microwave safe bowl for 45 seconds.
- Add heated milk and butter to pot of potatoes and begin mixing them with hand mixer until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
I’m comin’ over. I love mashed taters, soooo much! 🙂
And… I didn’t realise ‘I cant believe its not butter’ was an actual product. Mind blown. 🙂
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
I love these creamy mashed potatoes! I am SO ready for Turkey day!! 🙂
K / Pure & Complex says
You’ve done a spectacular job on these potatoes. I just wish I could have that dinner plate right now lol. Wonderful job
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I know this type of ‘butter’ works and is delicious because I use it!!!! I too am a mashed potato
nut. I normally use Yukon potatoes too. So there you have it. I am giving these potatoes my endorsement. Ha!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Yukon Gold to make the best mashed potatoes! I love how creamy and decadent these look, and the fact that they are lightened up makes them even better.
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
Lady – your mashed potatoes look phenomenal! Happy Thanksgiving my friend!
CakeSpy says
I’m willing to go there with you, boldly into non-butter territory. Because they look THAT good!!
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says
Always a big fan of mashed potatoes! When I got my tonsils out, my grandma brought me a HUGE mixing bowl full of them topped with piping hot gravy. That was a good day. Love that you lightened up a child(and adult)hood favorite with ICBINB
Pamela says
I love that Kelly, I would always welcome a big bowl of potatoes with gravy!
Sues says
I’ve never been a huge mashed potato person for some reason, but lately I’ve been craving them like crazy!