{"id":490,"date":"2023-11-20T01:24:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T01:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/?p=490"},"modified":"2023-11-20T01:25:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T01:25:43","slug":"creamy-garlic-and-herb-mashed-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/creamy-garlic-and-herb-mashed-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_5533-1024x769.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_5533-1024x769.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_5533-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_5533-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_5533-1536x1153.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mashed potatoes are the quintessential American side dish. These Creamy Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes pair elegantly with whatever main dish you\u2019re serving for a dinner party, from Thanksgiving turkey to pan-seared salmon.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to make mashed potatoes, but after testing recipe after recipe, these Creamy Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes are the way to go. The recipe calls for half-and-half (half milk, half cream) infused with hardy herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage, creating a silky and flavorful mash. Plus, roasted garlic adds an extra layer of flavor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These Creamy Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes can be made up to two days ahead of your Thanksgiving or dinner party.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1261-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1261-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1261-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1261-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1261-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1261-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1261-500x375.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-491\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"491\" data-servings=\"10\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wprm_print\/creamy-garlic-and-herb-mashed-potatoes\" style=\"color: #444444;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #777777;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"491\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#444444\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print Recipe<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Creamy Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Creamy mashed potatoes with herb-infused half-and-half, roasted garlic, and butter.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Side Dish<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">mashed potatoes, potatoes, thanksgiving<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">10<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-491-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-491-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"491\" data-servings=\"10\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lbs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Yukon Gold potatoes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">half-and-half<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">2 1\/2 sticks or 12 oz<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic heads<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sprig of thyme<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sprig of rosemary<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sprig of sage<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kosher salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly ground black pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-491-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-491-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"491\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt it like pasta water. It should be as salty as the ocean.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Wash and peel <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-491-0 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes<\/span>. Cut the potatoes into similar-sized pieces for even cooking, cutting smaller potatoes in half and larger potatoes in fourths.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add your cut potato pieces to the boiling water. Cook the potatoes for 25-30 minutes or until you can easily puncture them with a fork. Be careful not to cook your potatoes for too long or the consistency will be affected.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In the meantime, roast the garlic heads. Cut the tops off of <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-491-3 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">2 garlic heads<\/span>. Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil and add salt and olive oil. Tightly seal the garlic heads and put them in the over at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Drain the potatoes and place the cooked potatoes back in the hot pot to dry out any excess moisture.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mash the potatoes with a masher or the back of a fork or pass them through a potato ricer.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">While you mash or rice your potatoes, add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-491-1 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">2 1\/2 cups half-and-half<\/span> to a saucepan over medium heat. Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-491-4 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 sprig of thyme<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-491-5 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 sprig of rosemary<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-491-6 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 sprig of sage<\/span>. Infuse the herbs into the half-and-half for about 10 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the sprigs of herbs from the heated half-and-half and slowly add it to your mashed potatoes little by little. The consistency will be watery at first but will thicken as it emulsifies.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-491-2 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 1\/4 cups unsalted butter<\/span> in small pieces. The hot half-and-half will melt the butter as you mix.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">After you\u2019ve added all your butter and half-and-half, squeeze the two roasted garlic heads into the mashed potatoes and mix.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-491-7 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">2 1\/2 tsp kosher salt<\/span> and lots of cranks of <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-491-8 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">freshly ground black pepper<\/span> and mix.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-491-step-0-12\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Garnish with more freshly ground pepper, chives, or a pat of butter. Serve and enjoy.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yukon Gold Potatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1272-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1272-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1272-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1272-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1272-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1272-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1272-500x375.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to making a creamy batch of mash, Yukon Gold potatoes are the ideal option. They are small, golden potatoes that have a creamier consistency than other varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people like to use Russet potatoes to make mashed potatoes but I don\u2019t find them as creamy as Yukon Golds. Russets are larger, brown-skinned potatoes that are a great option for a baked potato.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer a lumpier mash, try cooking with half Yukon Gold and half Russet potatoes. Make sure to cut all the potatoes into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roasted Garlic\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FullSizeRender-5-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FullSizeRender-5-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FullSizeRender-5-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FullSizeRender-5-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FullSizeRender-5-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FullSizeRender-5-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/FullSizeRender-5-500x375.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this recipe, we roast two entire heads of garlic and add it to the mashed potatoes. Because the garlic is roasted, it doesn\u2019t have as strong of a flavor as raw garlic would. If you\u2019re a <em>#garlicgirl<\/em> feel free to roast an extra head of garlic to add to your mash.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To roast a head of garlic, cut the top of the garlic off and tightly wrap it in aluminum foil with salt and olive oil. Carefully place it in the oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Half-And-Half<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1282-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"half-and-half\" class=\"wp-image-500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1282-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1282-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1282-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1282-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe calls for 2.5 cups of half-and-half for ease. Half-and-half is a mixture of whole milk and heavy cream. Make sure the brand you buy doesn\u2019t have any extra additives like corn syrup. You can always buy whole milk and heavy cream separately and combine 1.25 cups of each into your saucepan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanksgiving Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/42-ideas-for-your-thanksgiving-menu\/\">42 Dish Ideas For Your Thanksgiving Menu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/how-to-host-your-first-thanksgiving\/\">How To Host Your First Thanksgiving<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mashed potatoes are the quintessential American side dish. 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