Best 10 Herbed Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Herbed mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed as a side dish with many meals. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy recipe for a weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish to serve at a special occasion, there's sure to be a recipe for herbed mashed potatoes that's perfect for you. With simple ingredients like potatoes, milk, butter, and herbs, you can create a delicious and flavorful dish that everyone will love.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

HERBED BROCCOLI MASHED POTATOES



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Broccoli and fresh herbs feel right at home when mashed with creamy potatoes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets
2 pounds Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  • Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
  • Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Add the broccoli. Mash the potatoes and broccoli with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the chives, dill, parsley and 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.

HERBED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Roasting a head of garlic is easy and brings out that good garlicky flavor. Preparation time is 15 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head garlic
½ cup low fat, low sodium chicken broth
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup warm skim milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Place the whole head and the broth in a small casserole dish and cover. Bake for 1 hour; remove dish from the oven and set aside.
  • Boil the cubed potatoes in water for 20 minutes or until soft. Drain. Add the warm milk and olive oil. Beat with mixer until potatoes are fluffy. Add the herbs.
  • Gently squeeze the garlic out from each of the cloves, leaving behind the skins. Add all the garlic pulp to the potatoes. Beat again and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 57.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

HERBED ALFREDO MASHED POTATOES



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Mashed potatoes become rich and creamy with the addition of Classico® Fresh Alfredo sauce! An added punch of roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and a surprising crunch top off this family-pleasing potato casserole!

Provided by Classico

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Classico® Pasta Sauce

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head fresh garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ (15 ounce) jar Classico® Fresh Alfredo Sauce
½ cup milk
5 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
Salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
¼ cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Cut off the top of the garlic head to expose the tops of the cloves. Place garlic on a sheet of foil and drizzle with olive oil. Seal the foil around the garlic. Roast until soft, about 25 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes in large pot and cover with water. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; return to pot.
  • Pour the Classico® Fresh Alfredo sauce, milk, and 4 tablespoons of the melted butter into the pot. Using a hand mixer, mix the potatoes until they no longer have lumps.
  • Squeeze the soft roasted garlic into the potatoes; add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Mix the beaten eggs into the potatoes. Reserve a tablespoon of the parsley and chives for topping, and stir the rest into the potatoes. Spread the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix the panko with the remaining tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle evenly on top of the potatoes.
  • Bake until the potatoes are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Garnish with the remaining parsley and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 306.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

HERBED MASHED POTATOES WITH ROQUEFORT



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Provided by Linda Wells

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 35m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and halved
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
7 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks less 1 tablespoon)
2 to 3 gratings fresh nutmeg
1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs (use any combination of parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary or tarragon)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 pound Roquefort, crumbled into small pieces (see note)

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in lightly salted cold water to cover. Boil until their centers can be pierced easily with a knife, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, scald the milk and cream. Add the butter and continue cooking until the butter melts.
  • Place a ricer over a large saute pan and push the potatoes through the ricer.
  • Place the pan with the potatoes over medium heat and, stirring with a wooden spoon, gradually pour in the scalded milk. Mix until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.
  • Fold in the herbs and seasonings.
  • Serve on warm places and sprinkle with Roquefort cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 647, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 975 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram

GARLIC HERBED MASHED POTATOES (BAHAMA BREEZE'S RECIPE)



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Make and share this Garlic Herbed Mashed Potatoes (Bahama Breeze's Recipe) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb Red Bliss potatoes, 1/2-inch diced
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons scallions, sliced 1/4-inch 2 Tbsp
2 teaspoons thyme leaves, chopped 2 tsp
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup half-and-half (add more as needed to get right consistency)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place a large pot half full with water and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and boil for 15 - 20 minutes or until tender. Drain off the potatoes and add the remaining ingredients. Mash the potatoes using a hand masher and serve hot. ENJOY!

HERBED GOAT CHEESE MASHED POTATOES



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Mashed potatoes with chives, dill and parsley get even creamier with the addition of goat cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 cup goat cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
  • Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Mash the potatoes with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in the goat cheese, chives, dill, parsley and 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.

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.

HERBED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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I call these the best mashed potatoes ever! The first time I made them was for Thanksgiving a few years ago. Everyone loved them so much that now when my family wants mashed potatoes for dinner, I make them this way. -Sandra Stout, Satellite Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (about 5 pounds)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to pan., Add garlic, butter, herbs, salt and pepper; mash potatoes. Gradually add cream and enough milk to reach desired consistency.

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Tips:

  • Start with high-quality potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are ideal for mashed potatoes because they have a fluffy texture and absorb butter and milk well.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water: Salting the water helps to flavor the potatoes and prevents them from becoming bland.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly: This will help to prevent the mashed potatoes from becoming watery.
  • Mash the potatoes with a potato ricer or food mill: This will give the potatoes a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Add butter, milk, and seasonings to taste: Start with a small amount of butter and milk, and then add more until the potatoes reach your desired consistency. Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs or spices.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately: Mashed potatoes are best when served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect mashed potatoes every time.

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