Description
Creamy and flavorful Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes made with Yukon Gold potatoes infused with fresh thyme, sage, and garlic, finished with butter, milk, and cream for the perfect side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (about 8 potatoes)
Herbs and Flavorings
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3-4 large sage leaves
- 4 large garlic cloves, peeled
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons pink salt or sea salt (adjust to taste)
Dairy
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 stick butter (divided: 7 tablespoons for cooking, 1 tablespoon for topping)
Optional Toppings
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Peel the potatoes and cut each into quarters. Add potatoes to the boiling water and cook until completely soft and tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare Herb-Infused Dairy: While the potatoes boil, combine milk, heavy cream, 7 tablespoons of butter, fresh thyme, sage leaves, peeled garlic cloves, garlic powder, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture to a light simmer and let it gently simmer for about 10 minutes or until the garlic becomes tender. Then turn off the heat.
- Drain and Combine: When potatoes are tender, drain them and transfer into a mixing bowl. Strain the herb-infused milk and butter mixture over the potatoes. Optionally, toss in the softened garlic cloves for extra flavor. Discard the strained herbs.
- Mash or Blend: Using a hand mixer, whip the potatoes until creamy and smooth. For a chunkier texture, mash with a hand masher instead. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, fresh chopped parsley, and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Start with less salt and adjust to taste, as different salts vary in saltiness.
- For a creamier texture, use a hand mixer; for more rustic mashed potatoes, use a potato masher.
- The garlic cloves infused in the milk mixture can be added into the potatoes for more garlic flavor or discarded if preferred.
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for their naturally buttery texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about ½ cup)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
