The silky smooth holiday only mashed potatoes is a perfect treat. On a fine holiday, we often crave exquisite food that doesn’t require much effort. Mashed potatoes can be quick and easy to cook. Moreover, it is a perfect meal to break bread. A spoonful of mashed potatoes is good at providing energy even to the enduring athletes. Nevertheless, a holiday without mashed potatoes just feels wrong!

The secret to fantastic spud is ingenious: real butter. It adds a great flavor to satisfying mashed potatoes. Some cream or even cheese can be added for a slight tangy flavor. Making variations to the food we cook adds a gratifying sense of taste. I will share some pro tips which will help you to make them perfect like this every time.

Best meal, no-fuss mashed potatoes, is a piece of cake. There is no hustle and bustle to cook mashed potatoes. We will see the equipment required, the time taken, and the nutritional value down below. Ever wondered how easy as pie is to make delicious mashed potatoes on a holiday. If yes, then Let’s jump in to look at the easy tips for perfect mashed potatoes.

What Equipment Will You Need To Make Holiday Only Mashed Potatoes?

• Large Pot- The additional space in the large pit will bring the mashed potatoes to an adequate boil.
• Bowl- For mixing the ingredients, keep a bowl aside.
• Oven- Boil the potatoes in the pre heated oven for 20 minutes.
• Peeler, spoon, knife- Peel the potatoes with the peeler, remove the little knots with the spoon. Cut the potatoes with a knife so that it doesn’t have an eternity to boil.
• Spatula- To alleviate the lumps, a spatula can be of great help.

How Much Time Will You Need To Make Holiday Only Mashed Potatoes?

Preparation Time	Cooking Time	Total Time
10 Minutes	25 Minutes	35 Minutes

What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Holiday Only Mashed Potatoes?

• Potatoes– Add potatoes, a staple of many meals around every corner of the world.
• Heavy Cream – Adequately one cup of heavy cream will give a smushed texture.
• Butter– Half cup of butter can add a tangy flavor to the mashed potatoes.
• Salt And Pepper– This duo adds spicy flavor to the blanched potatoes.
• Basil And Mint – Use basil or mint leaves to garnish the mashed potatoes.

Steps To Make Holiday Only Mashed Potatoes

 1. Getting The Potatoes Ready 

Begin with peeling off the potatoes, slice them into chunks so the time is saved. Wash them properly to remove the dirt. Place the chunks of potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover it. The extra space in the large pot will steam the potatoes appropriately.  

2. Boil ‘Em Up

Bring it to a boil and cook until fork-tender, for about 20 minutes. Once the potatoes are properly boiled, it will be easy to mash them. To have the smoothest mashed potatoes, start taking out the lumps with the help of a spatula. Mash the potatoes by adding a little heavy cream and melted butter. 

3. Garnish With The Seasoning 

 Embellish the seasoning on the top of mashed potatoes. Sprinkle the salt and pepper per your taste. To make it look delicious, we will further add some shredded basil or mint leaves to garnish. Also, let a dab of butter drool all over it.

Nutritional Value

Calories	92kcal
Fat	5g
Saturated Fat	1g
Cholesterol	2mg
Sodium	347mg
Potassium	273mg
Calcium	45mg
Dietary Fiber	1g

How Will The Holiday Only Mashed Potatoes Look And Taste Like?

The butter added to the finely mashed potatoes will give it a tang flavor. The grated basil leaves will make it look appetizing. Basil has a sweet and salty taste while mint has a tangy flavor. You can add any one of them to your dressing.

Try and enjoy the amazing holiday only mashed potatoes recipe. Let me know how it goes in the comment section below!