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Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe with Herb Butter

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Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Classic Creamy Mashed Potatoes infused with rich herb butter. Perfectly smooth and bursting with flavor, this dish is sure to impress at any meal.

Ingredients

  • Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Russet potatoes
  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • whole milk
  • half-and-half
  • unsweetened plain plant-based milks (like oat or almond)
  • vegan butter
  • unsalted butter
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh chives
  • fresh thyme
  • rosemary
  • garlic
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Wash, peel, and quarter your potatoes. For even cooking, try to cut them into similar-sized pieces, about 1-inch chunks.
  2. Boil the Potatoes: Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water by about an inch. Add a generous tablespoon of kosher salt to the water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, usually 15-20 minutes depending on their size.
  3. Drain Thoroughly: Once tender, drain the potatoes well in a colander. For the creamiest results, return the drained potatoes to the hot, empty pot and let them sit for a minute or two over very low heat to allow any residual moisture to steam away.
  4. Warm the Dairy: While the potatoes are cooking, gently warm the heavy cream and 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted and the cream is hot but not boiling.
  5. Mash the Potatoes: Using a potato ricer, a potato masher, or a fork, mash the hot potatoes until smooth, or to your desired consistency.
  6. Combine with Dairy: Gradually add the warm heavy cream and butter mixture to the mashed potatoes, stirring gently until fully incorporated and the potatoes are luxuriously creamy.
  7. Season: Taste and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Melt Butter: In a small microwave-safe bowl or a small saucepan, gently melt the remaining 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of unsalted butter.
  9. Chop Herbs and Garlic: Finely chop your fresh parsley, chives, and thyme. Mince the garlic clove very finely.
  10. Combine: Stir the chopped herbs and minced garlic into the melted butter.
  11. Season: Season the herb butter with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  12. Serve: Transfer your warm, creamy mashed potatoes to a serving bowl.
  13. Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle a generous amount of the aromatic herb butter over the top of the mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Keywords: Choose Yukon Gold potatoes for their creamy texture. Avoid overcooking to prevent waterlogged potatoes, and always warm your dairy before adding it to the potatoes for the best results.

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