Herb Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Creamy & Flavorful)
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Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes loaded with fresh herb butter featuring roasted garlic, chives, rosemary, and thyme. You don't have to wait until the holidays to make this. This easy Thanksgiving side dish comes together in just 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with everything on your holiday table.
The Best Herb Mashed Potatoes for Your Holiday Table
These herb mashed potatoes are the easiest way to elevate a classic side dish. The homemade herb butter takes them from ordinary to memorable, and the combination of roasted garlic, fresh chives, rosemary, and thyme makes them impossibly flavorful.
I make these every Thanksgiving because they're the perfect balance of familiar and special. Everyone expects mashed potatoes on the table, but the herb butter transforms them into something worth talking about. Plus, they look beautiful next to turkey and gravy.
The secret is keeping things simple—just good potatoes, quality butter, fresh herbs, and a good heavy cream for richness. Dutch Yellow potatoes give you that naturally buttery, creamy texture without much effort, and warming your heavy cream before adding it keeps everything smooth and fluffy.
Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving, bringing a dish to someone else's table, or just need a comforting weeknight side for your roasted chicken, this recipe delivers. It's simple, it's delicious, and it's ready in 30 minutes flat.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS
Ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy holiday cooking or a quick weeknight side for the roasted chicken
Simple ingredients. Nothing fancy, just big flavor
Creamy texture. Butter and warm heavy cream do the work
Fresh herb flavor. Adding the fresh herbs to the herb butter gives you the best of both worlds
Crowd-pleaser.Everyone loves a good mashed potato
sherisse's Recipe Notes
- Warm your liquids: This is my biggest tip! Cold heavy cream and butter can make potatoes gummy. Just microwave it for 30 seconds or heat it on low on the stovetop in a small sauce pot before adding.
- Rice your potatoes: I know it's called mashed, but these potatoes are riced and all potatoes should be riced for creamy mashed potatoes.
- Extra creamy: Add more butter and heavy cream.
- No herb butter? My favorite quick alternative that packs in flavor is using Kerrygold Garlic & Herb Butter. It's basically the same.
Herb Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lb Dutch Yellow potatoes peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup heavy cream warmed
- 4 tablespoons herb butter warmed
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place potato cubes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- While potatoes cook, warm the heavy cream and herb butter in the microwave for 30 seconds or in a small saucepan over low heat. This step is crucial for creamy potatoes.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the hot pot. Let them sit for 1-2 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.
- Rice the potatoes using a potato ricer for the creamiest texture. Alternatively, mash with a potato masher until smooth.
- Add the warmed herb butter and fold gently until incorporated. Pour in the warm heavy cream gradually while folding to your desired consistency.
- Season generously with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with extra herb butter if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
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