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christmas potato side dishes
Juanita A. Smith

Christmas Potato Side Dishes That Will Delight Every Guest

A delicious and easy recipe for a festive potato side dish perfect for Christmas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds of potatoes
  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/4 cup of chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks.
  2. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  4. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the pot.
  5. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in chopped parsley.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Feel free to add garlic for extra flavor.
  • Can be made ahead and reheated.
  • Adjust milk for desired creaminess.