Best 11 Mashed Potatoes With Herbs Recipes

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Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are creamy, fluffy, and versatile, making them a perfect side dish for a variety of meals. While there are many different ways to make mashed potatoes, this recipe collection focuses on those that are made with fresh herbs.

Whether you prefer simple mashed potatoes with butter and salt or something more flavorful, this article has a recipe for you. You'll find recipes for classic mashed potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, and even mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and goat cheese. Plus, there are tips on how to make the perfect mashed potatoes every time.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MASHED POTATOES WITH OLIVE OIL AND HERBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Return the potatoes to the pan. Shake the pan over medium heat for about a minute to dry the potatoes. Transfer the potatoes to a food mill, ricer or bowl.
  • Add the oil and reserved cooking liquid to the saucepan and warm over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat. Mash the potatoes through the food mill or ricer into the pan (or mash by hand in the bowl and transfer to the pan). Add the basil, parsley and tarragon and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

BUTTERY HERBED MASHED POTATOES



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The most perfect buttery herbed mashed potatoes. Made simply with cream, fresh herbs, a little garlic, and a good amount of butter. Each bite is perfect and so delicious. The secrets? Crème fraîche for creaminess, and herbed brown butter for incredible flavor. The best part is that you can make these mashed potatoes ahead of time for easy entertaining!

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
kosher salt
1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter, at room temperature
8 leaves fresh sage, 6 whole leaves + 1 Tbsp chopped)
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3/4 cup crème fraîche
fresh black pepper
chopped fresh chives, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot of cold water, bring the potatoes and garlic to a boil. Salt the water and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.2. Meanwhile, heat the cream, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon chopped sage, and the thyme sprigs over medium heat until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and let the herbs sit in the warm cream until the potatoes are done. Remove the thyme sprigs before adding to the potatoes. 3. Drain the potatoes, return the potatoes to the pot and mash over low heat, or mash in the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the herbed cream and crème fraîche. 4. In a skillet, melt 6 tablespoons butter and the sage leaves over medium heat until just browned. The butter will melt, foam and froth, then begin to brown along the bottom. Whisk browned bits off of the bottom of the pan. Remove the sage leaves. Pour the browned butter into the warm mashed potatoes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.5. Serve the potatoes warm, topped with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, sage and fresh chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

MASHED POTATOES WITH HERBS



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Try this version of mashed potatoes as an easy and aromatic adaptation of the holiday classic.For stiffer mashed potatoes, use only 1 cup milk or cream; for richer potatoes, add another 4 tablespoons butter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds russet, Yukon gold, or long white potatoes
2 tablespoons salt, plus more to taste
1 1/2 cups milk or cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill or basil

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes, and cut them into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water. Stir in 2 tablespoons salt. Place pan over high heat, and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. Drain potatoes in a colander.
  • Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it just comes to a simmer; reduce heat to low, and keep warm. Place a heat-proof bowl on top of a pan of simmering water. Using a potato ricer, press hot, drained potatoes into bowl. Stir potatoes with a wooden spoon until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in butter until completely melted and well incorporated. While stirring continuously, slowly pour in hot milk. Stir in fresh herbs, pepper, and salt to taste. Serve immediately.

MASHED POTATOES WITH HERB BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 cups milk
1 bay leaf
2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4)

Steps:

  • Beat the butter in a small bowl with a rubber spatula until creamy. Add the parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the nutmeg and mix to combine. Scrape the butter onto a piece of plastic wrap and form into a log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes, or freeze up to 1 week.
  • Combine the milk, 1 teaspoon salt and the bay leaf in a large saucepan. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces, adding them to the pot as you go so they don't discolor. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat; cook, stirring to prevent the milk from scorching, until the potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes, reserving the milk in a liquid measuring cup or bowl; discard the bay leaf. Return the potatoes to the saucepan and add all but about 1 tablespoon of the herb butter. Mash with a potato masher, gradually adding the reserved milk as needed, until creamy (you may have leftover milk). Season with salt. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining 1 tablespoon herb butter just before serving.

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

MASHED POTATOES WITH HERB BUTTER



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A new twist on mashed potatoes, an old favorite.

Provided by Mike Meurs

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
½ cup salted butter, cubed
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter, rosemary, sage, thyme, and marjoram in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power until melted, about 30 seconds.
  • Add potatoes to the herb butter mixture. Beat with an electric mixer until almost smooth with a few lumps remaining.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 29.2 g, Sodium 345.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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.

MASHED POTATOES WITH HERBS



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Herb     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     St. Patrick's Day     Chive     Parsley     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups milk
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
3 pounds yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold
Fine sea salt to taste
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Bring milk with parsley and chives to a simmer in a saucepan, then remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 20 minutes.
  • While milk is standing, cover potatoes with salted cold water by 2 inches in a large pot and simmer, uncovered, until very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain in a colander and, when just cool enough to handle, peel.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mash warm potatoes with a potato masher, gradually adding 1 1/2 cups herbed milk. Add remaining milk 1/4 cup at a time, mashing, until potatoes reach desired consistency. Season with sea salt and pepper, then transfer to an ovenproof serving dish.
  • Heat potatoes, covered, in middle of oven 15 minutes. (If making potatoes to go with lamb, you can heat potatoes while lamb stands.)
  • Serve potatoes hot, topped with pats of butter.

MASHED POTATOES WITH HERBS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 potatoes, about 2 pounds
1 cup thinly sliced onion
Salt to taste if desired
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped chervil (see note)
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and cut into quarters. Put pieces in kettle and add cold water to cover. Add onion and salt. Bring to boil and let cook 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, bring milk to simmer.
  • Put potato mixture through food mill or potato ricer into hot bowl.
  • Using wooden spoon, beat in hot milk, adding it gradually. Beat in butter, chervil, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 222, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 716 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GARLIC-HERB MASHED POTATOES



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For a spin on ordinary "spuds," stir in garlic and an assortment of herbs.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fourths
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in 4-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Mash with potato masher or electric mixer on low speed.
  • While potatoes are cooking, melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook garlic in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently and being careful not to brown butter, until garlic is very soft. Stir in milk and herbs. Cook until thoroughly heated.
  • Add milk mixture to mashed potatoes; beat until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

Tips:

- Choose starchy potatoes: Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes are ideal for mashed potatoes, as they have a high starch content that breaks down easily, resulting in a smooth and creamy texture. - Cook potatoes properly: Pierce the potatoes with a fork to allow steam to escape, ensuring even cooking. Salting the water helps enhance the flavor of the potatoes. - Drain potatoes thoroughly: After boiling, drain the potatoes in a colander and shake them gently to remove excess water. This prevents the potatoes from becoming watery and ensures a smooth and fluffy texture. - Use a potato ricer or food mill: For the smoothest and creamiest mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer or food mill to break down the potatoes. This method ensures a lump-free texture and helps incorporate the butter and milk more evenly. - Add flavorings gradually: Start with a small amount of butter, milk, and herbs, and adjust to taste. Overloading the mashed potatoes with flavorings can quickly overpower the natural taste of the potatoes. - Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, and thyme, add a vibrant flavor to mashed potatoes. Chop them finely and stir them in just before serving to preserve their delicate flavor and aroma. - Serve immediately: Mashed potatoes are best served immediately after they are made, while they are still hot and fluffy. Leftovers can be reheated gently in a saucepan or microwave, but be careful not to overcook them.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes are a versatile and comforting side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. By following these tips and experimenting with different flavor combinations, you can create delicious and memorable mashed potatoes that will impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer classic mashed potatoes with butter and milk, or you want to add a unique twist with herbs, cheese, or other ingredients, the possibilities are endless. So grab your favorite potatoes and get ready to whip up a batch of mashed potato perfection!

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