Best 9 Creamy Herbed Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Creamy Herbed Mashed Potatoes: A Culinary Delight

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our creamy herbed mashed potatoes. These mashed potatoes are not just a side dish; they are a culinary masterpiece that will elevate any meal. Made with fresh, fluffy potatoes, this dish is bursting with flavor from a medley of aromatic herbs. The creamy texture, infused with butter and milk, creates a velvety smooth consistency that melts in your mouth.

Whether you're preparing a special occasion dinner or a cozy family gathering, our creamy herbed mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment. They pair wonderfully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or hearty stews. You can also enjoy them as a standalone dish topped with your favorite gravy or sauce.

In this article, we've compiled a collection of creamy herbed mashed potato recipes to suit your preferences. From classic recipes to unique variations, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. Each recipe includes detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure success in your culinary adventure.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a journey of culinary delight with our creamy herbed mashed potatoes. Let's dive into the world of fluffy clouds and herbaceous aromas, creating a dish that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HERBED MASHED POTATOES



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Prepare mashed potatoes, omitting herbs, up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate. Reheat in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water; stir in herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt
1 3/4 cups half-and-half
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot; cover with cold water by 1 inch, and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain; return potatoes to pot.
  • Stir potatoes over medium heat until dry (a film of starch will form on bottom of pot), about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • In a small saucepan, combine half-and-half and butter; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Pour half of hot liquid over potatoes. Mash just until smooth, adding more liquid to reach desired consistency. Stir in parsley and chives; season with salt. Garnish with more herbs.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes
1 1/2 sticks softened butter, plus more for baking
1 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Milk, if needed, for thinning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Peel the potatoes and rinse them in cold water. Chop the potatoes in fourths. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes, and then return them to the pan. With the burner on low heat, mash the potatoes with a potato masher; the more steam that's released while you mash, the better. Mash for about 5 minutes. Turn off the burner.
  • Add the butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and seasonings. Stir to combine, and if the mixture needs thinning, add milk. Check the seasonings, adding salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour the mashed potatoes into a large casserole pan. Dot the surface with butter. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.

GARLIC AND HERB MASHED POTATOES



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Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in these comforting spuds. Simply mash, mix and let them warm in the slow cooker. -Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 15 medium), peeled and cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and water to cover in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pot. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese and butter. Stir in remaining ingredients., Transfer to a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low to allow flavors to blend, 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HERBED MASHED POTATOES



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Sandi Pichon of Slidell, Louisiana adds rosemary, garlic and lemon peel to this rich potato side dish, making it special enough for guests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. , Drain and mash potatoes; add the onion mixture, sour cream, dill, salt, rosemary, lemon zest and red pepper flakes if desired., Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY HERB MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Creamy Herb Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 garlic cloves, peeled
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup snipped chives
1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/8 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and civer with water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
  • Drain well.
  • Return potatoes to pot and add the cream cheese, half n' half, butter, salt, pepper and dill.
  • Mash and whip until smooth and creamy.
  • Stirr in snipped chives.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.1, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 32.6, Sodium 386.9, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 7.4

CREAMY HERBED MASHED POTATOES



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This is my favorite way to make mashed potatoes. This recipe comes together so quickly and is full of flavor! For Thanksgiving or Christmas Day, make these ahead of time and reheat with a little more cream and butter!

Provided by Bettie

Categories     All Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds Russet potatoes
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 TBSP finely chopped fresh herbs (I like a combo of sage, thyme, and rosemary)
1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp finely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes and medium dice, making sure to keep pieces about the same size. Place the potatoes into a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a few generous sprinkles of salt. Cover and bring the pot to a boil. Once boiling, remove the lid and bring down the temperature so that the potatoes are simmering and cook until fork tender. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked through, drain in a colander.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop the fresh herbs. Once the potatoes are draining add the butter and herbs into the now empty pot. Place over medium heat and let the butter melt and the herbs soften for about a minute. Add the cream, salt, pepper, and drained potatoes into the pot. Mash with a hand masher or hand mixer until desired smoothness.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
  • If making ahead of time and reheating, add a few tablespoons of cream and a few pats of butter to the potatoes and heat. I like to put the potatoes back in a pot over medium heat and re-mash while heating.

CREAMY HERBED MASHED POTATOES



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These creamy mashed potatoes are a perfect complement to an early fall dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large white potatoes, peeled and cut into medium chunks
Pinch of salt
1 cup heavy cream or milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put potato chunks in a large saucepan over high heat and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cream and all the herbs except parsley and bring to a simmer. Turn off heat and cover, allowing herbs to infuse for 15 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes well and pass through a food mill (or use a masher). Add butter and gradually stir in cream until potatoes have the desired consistency (you may not use all the cream).
  • Stir in parsley, season with additional salt and pepper, and serve immediately. Serve with cornmeal fried tomatoes.

SOUR CREAM MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with cold water and add enough salt so the water tastes quite salty. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
  • As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Place a food mill fitted with a small disc/blade over a glass bowl. Process the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth to force the potatoes through the disc. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, slowly whisk in enough of the hot milk/butter mixture to make the potatoes very creamy. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and the sour cream and pepper and whisk to combine. Taste for seasoning and serve hot.

PIONEER WOMAN'S CREAMY HERBED POTATOES



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Found this in the Wichita Eagle & am stashing as it looks like a great side dish for Thanksgiving week if not actually on Thanksgiving. They note the recipe is from Pioneer Woman's cooking blog - such a wonderful site! 2Bleu zamailed me that she felt the cheddar cheese on top improved the flavor enough to warrant an extra star - think I'll be trying it with additional cheese on top too ( & maybe scattered inside...).

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 -5 russet potatoes
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, medium, finely diced
8 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk (half & half works, too)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped
1 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chives, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sage, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slice potatoes very thinly.
  • Add butter to a large skillet over medium low heat, When melted, add diced onion. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cream cheese to the pan and stir to melt.
  • Pour in cream and milk, stirring to combine.
  • Season with plenty of salt and pepper, then add chopped herbs.
  • Place potatoes in a buttered baking dish. Pour contents of skillet over the top.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese and bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbly. Allow potatoes to sit 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.1, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 193.2, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 6

Tips for making Creamy Herbed Mashed Potatoes:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or russet potatoes are the best choices for mashed potatoes because they have a high starch content, which makes them creamy and smooth.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water: This will help to flavor the potatoes and prevent them from becoming bland.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly: This will help to prevent the mashed potatoes from becoming watery.
  • Mash the potatoes until smooth: Use a potato masher or a ricer to achieve a smooth consistency.
  • Add the milk, butter, and herbs: Start with a small amount of milk and butter and add more as needed until you reach the desired consistency. The herbs will add flavor and depth to the mashed potatoes.
  • Season the mashed potatoes to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish the mashed potatoes: Garnish the mashed potatoes with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, or with a sprinkle of paprika.

Conclusion:

Creamy herbed mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect creamy herbed mashed potatoes that will be a hit at your next meal.

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