Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe
Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes are buttery, fluffy, and seasoned with a cozy garlic-herb blend. Quick to prepare and endlessly versatile, they make the perfect side for weeknights, holidays, or hearty family meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2.5 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 tsp salt (for boiling water), plus more to taste
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup whole milk
Garlic Herb Seasoning:
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse potatoes under cool water to remove excess starch.
- Add to a pot, cover with water by 1 inch, and season with 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then cook until tender, 7–10 minutes.
- Drain in a colander and briefly rinse with hot water to remove excess moisture.
- In the empty pot, add butter, milk, and garlic-herb seasoning. Heat on low until butter melts and milk is hot.
- Return potatoes to the pot, turn off heat, and mash until mostly smooth.
- Whip briefly with a hand mixer until fluffy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add roasted garlic for deeper flavor.
- Mix in cream cheese or sour cream for extra creaminess.
- Swap dried herbs with fresh parsley or chives.
- Use Yukon Golds for a naturally buttery mash.
- Make dairy-free with olive oil and plant-based milk.
- Try brown butter for a nutty flavor or fold in shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
