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Grilled turkey cranberry melt sandwich cut in half, with melted cheese, sliced turkey, and cranberry sauce on toasted bread, served on a wooden board.

The Ultimate Turkey Cranberry Melt: A Perfect Thanksgiving Lunch Idea

While the title suggests a turkey cranberry melt, this recipe card details a rich and creamy Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes dish, perfect as a luxurious side for any holiday or special meal. These potatoes, made with Yukon Golds, heavy cream, butter, Parmesan, and Mascarpone, offer a garlicky, perfectly seasoned complement to your main course.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk plus more if needed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons Mascarpone cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • freshly chopped chives

Equipment

  • large pot
  • ricer
  • masher

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and dice the Yukon Gold potatoes into approximately 1-inch cubes.
  2. Place the diced potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Remove the potatoes from heat, drain thoroughly, and then process them through a ricer or mash with a masher before returning to the warm pot.
  4. Add the cream, butter, Parmesan, Mascarpone, and garlic to the potatoes and stir to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then fold in the chopped chives just before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider roasting the garlic before adding it to the potatoes. Adjust the amount of cream or milk to achieve your desired consistency.