Best 12 Creamy Herbed Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. For a change from the traditional mashed potato recipe, try this creamy herbed version. This recipe uses a combination of fresh herbs and sour cream to create a flavorful and creamy mashed potato dish that will be a hit at your next dinner party. The best part is that it is very easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.

Here are our top 12 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.

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

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

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

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.

CREAMY HERBED MASHED POTATOES



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Milk and sour cream make these mashed potatoes creamy, but it's the fresh-chopped herbs-chives and parsley-that make them special.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (24 oz.) ORE-IDA STEAM N' MASH Cut Russet Potatoes
3 Tbsp. butter
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

  • Microwave potatoes as directed on package. (Do not mash.)
  • Place potatoes in large bowl. Add butter, milk and sour cream; mash until ingredients are well blended and potatoes are mashed to desired consistency.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 3 g

GARLIC HERB FETA CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



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Mediterranean-inspired garlic, herbs, and feta cheese add a unique and delicious flair to this favorite side dish.

Provided by Occasional Cooker

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup milk
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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 20 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to the pot.
  • Mash potatoes with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in milk, feta cheese, butter, garlic, oregano, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 257.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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

CREAMIEST MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: yukon gold potato, kosher salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, fresh rosemary, garlic, butter, freshly ground black pepper, chive, gravy

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lb yukon gold potato
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted
1 cup heavy cream
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 head garlic, crushed
butter, for serving
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
chive, finely chopped, for serving
gravy, for serving

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, peel the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large bowl of cold water after peeling to prevent discoloration.
  • Dice the potatoes into 1-inch (2-cm) cubes.
  • Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water, along with the salt. Bring to a soft boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 12 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir the potatoes around for 2-3 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher, potato ricer, or by pushing through a fine mesh sieve with a spatula.
  • Add the melted butter and stir to incorporate, then season with salt to taste.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, rosemary, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over low heat, let simmer for a few minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Gradually add the cream mixture to the potatoes, a little at a time, stirring until fully incorporated.
  • Top with a pat of butter, freshly ground black pepper, and a sprinkle with chives, or gravy, if desired.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • For a creamier texture, use a combination of Yukon Gold and russet potatoes.
  • To make the potatoes extra fluffy, whip them with a hand mixer or a food processor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • For a more flavorful mashed potato, add some roasted garlic or sautéed onions.
  • To make the mashed potatoes ahead of time, prepare them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat the mashed potatoes, place them in a saucepan over low heat and stir until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Creamy herbed mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect mashed potatoes every time. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting side dish, give this recipe a try.

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