Make perfectly smooth and creamy mashed potatoes with a dash of holiday cheer.
Giada gets festive in this episode of Giada at Home! Serve this easy to make side dish during your family’s feast.
Mashed potatoes are a must-have on our Christmas dinner table. Giada de Laurentiis’ “Italian” mashed potatoes fit the bill, and even include an elegant festive twist.
Giada adds cooked kale to her regular mashed potatoes, not just for color but also for taste. By cooking the kale in garlic and onions, she adds another layer of flavor to mashed potatoes.
As she mentions, potatoes are a blank slate, so don’t be afraid to add flavor! It never hurts to add garlic, cheese, or in this case mascarpone cheese, to kick things up a bit. Nobody like bland mashed potatoes!
Serve this holiday dish alongside an elegant Christmas prime rib roast, or volunteer them as your potluck dish. You’re sure to please the crowd with this unique side dish.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes Ingredients:- 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 12-ounce bunch of kale, stemmed and chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
