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The creamiest mashed potato loaded up with garlic and herbs in every bite! Perfect side dish for any meal.
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Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

The creamiest mashed potato loaded up with garlic and herbs in every bite! Perfect side dish for any meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Serene

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs potatoes russet or yukon gold
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
  • 1 sprig rosemary don't remove the leaves
  • 3 sprig thyme don't remove the leaves
  • 3 sage leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Clean and peel the potatoes. Chop into chunks about 1 inch by 1 inch. Add to a large pot. Add water to the pot, just enough to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Pour in the salt. Let the potatoes boil until they are softened and easily mashed with a fork.
  • In a smaller saucepan add the milk, butter, garlic and herbs. Bring to a boil, simmer for about 2-3 minutes then cover the pan, remove from the heat and allow to sit for about 15-20 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are done boiling, pour into a strainer to remove all the water. Using a potato ricer (or masher) rice or mash the potatoes into a large bowl.
  • Remove the stems and whole leaves from the milk and butter mixture. Leave the chopped herbs. Pour into the mashed potatoes. Stir to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 1819mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg