Description
Creamy herb and garlic mashed potatoes deliver comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending rustic flavors with silky smooth texture. Rich potato clouds seasoned with fragrant herbs promise delightful warmth you’ll savor with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk or cream
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully peel russet potatoes and slice into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Place potato chunks in a large pot of cold, generously salted water and bring to a rolling boil, cooking for approximately 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- While potatoes simmer, prepare a delicate garlic infusion by gently melting butter in a small skillet and sautéing finely minced garlic until aromatic and lightly golden.
- Thoroughly drain potatoes in a colander, allowing excess moisture to evaporate, then return to the warm pot.
- Mash potatoes using a potato ricer or handheld masher, creating a smooth, lump-free texture.
- Gradually incorporate the fragrant garlic butter, introducing milk or cream to achieve a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley throughout the mixture, folding gently to distribute herbs evenly.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to a warm serving dish, garnish with additional parsley, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a creamier, richer texture that holds shape better than starchy varieties.
- Warm milk or cream before adding to prevent cooling down the potatoes and ensure a smoother, more velvety consistency.
- Rinse potatoes after chopping to remove excess starch, helping create fluffier mashed potatoes with less gumminess.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the butter with Greek yogurt or replace cream with low-fat milk to reduce calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg