Perfect Mashed Potatoes
These are the creamiest mashed potatoes, made with Idaho® Gold Potatoes for a perfectly smooth and buttery texture. The potatoes are cooked until tender, then mashed with rich heavy cream, butter, and fresh herbs to maximize creaminess. Finished with a pinch of salt, savory gravy, and freshly cracked black pepper, these mashed potatoes are the ultimate side dish—creamy, flavorful, and easy to make.
Tasty Team
80% would make again
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
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Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 4 lb Idaho® Gold Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- 1 fresh sage sprig
- 1 garlic head, cut in half widthwise
- kosher salt, to taste
- gravy, for serving
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Nutrition Info
- Calories 775
- Fat 44g
- Carbs 92g
- Fiber 8g
- Sugar 5g
- Protein 10g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water, along with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Bring to a 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.
- In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, rosemary, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over low heat, let cook for 2-3 minutes, until cream is infused. Remove the pot from the heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Add the cream mixture and melted butter to the potatoes and stir to incorporate, then season with salt to taste.
- Top with gravy and freshly ground black pepper, and serve warm.
- Enjoy!
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