Description
Creamy Mashed Potatoes (Herb & Garlic) are the ultimate comfort food, transforming simple Yukon Gold potatoes into a rich and velvety side dish. Infused with fragrant garlic and fresh herbs, these mashed potatoes promise to elevate any meal, making them the perfect addition to family dinners or festive gatherings. With their buttery texture and inviting aroma, they’re sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives, finely chopped
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut Yukon Gold potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with heavy cream and garlic over low heat until fragrant.
- Drain potatoes and return them to the pot; mash until smooth.
- Mix in the butter mixture along with the thyme and chives; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg