Classic Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

5. Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese and Roasted Garlic

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs. potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 ½ cup whole milk
• 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
• ½ stick butter, unsalted
• 6 cloves roasted garlic, pureed
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Transfer diced potatoes to a large saucepan and add cold water to cover along with 1 tbsp salt.
2. Over high heat, bring to a boil, and cook until tender.
3. While potatoes are cooking, combine milk, butter, and pureed garlic in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat.
4. Run cooked potatoes through a food mill over a large bowl, then stir the milk mixture into the potatoes until combined.
5. Fold in the mascarpone cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
6. Keep warm in a double boiler or bain-marie until ready to serve.