Description
Thanksgiving Potato and Celery Root Mash is a creamy, indulgent side dish that elevates your holiday table with its unique flavor combination. By blending buttery Yukon Gold potatoes with the earthy notes of celery root, this mash offers a delightful twist on traditional mashed potatoes. Perfectly seasoned and velvety smooth, it’s the ideal accompaniment to turkey or any festive main course, making it a must-have for your Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 lb Celery Root (Celeriac), peeled and cut into chunks
- ? cup Unsalted Butter
- ? cup Heavy Cream
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes and celery root into even chunks.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped vegetables and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to simmer until fork-tender (about 20 minutes).
- Drain the vegetables, returning them to the pot over low heat for 2 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.
- Mash with unsalted butter and heavy cream using a potato masher until smooth. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg