Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes
Thanksgiving mashed potatoes are packed with the flavors of roasted chicken, butter, and cream cheese to create the ultimate side dish.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes chopped. Yukon Gold is my favorite but Russet potatoes will also work.
- 3 teaspoons Better than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base or chicken bouillon cubes
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup whole milk or half and half or heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ tablespoon Trader Joe's Everything but the Leftovers seasoning optional. Taste and add more if desired. Poultry seasoning has a similar taste but every bottle is different so start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more to taste.
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and add just enough water to cover them. Add the bouillon or base and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes but do not discard the water. Set it aside.
- Add about 1/2 cup water/bouillon mixture back into the potatoes and mash them using a potato masher until smooth. Add the butter, milk, cream cheese and Trader Joe's Seasoning and stir to mix. Taste and add additional seasoning if needed. Add additional water/bouillon mixture if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. I didn't specify the exact amount of salt and pepper because it will vary depending on how much is in the bouillon you use and the amount of seasoning.
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