Description
Creamy mashed potatoes with herbs are the ultimate comfort food, delivering warmth and happiness in every spoonful. This recipe showcases Yukon Gold potatoes, which create a rich, velvety texture enhanced by unsalted butter and heavy cream. Fresh herbs like chives or parsley add a burst of brightness, making these mashed potatoes not just a side dish but a beloved centerpiece at any meal. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, this dish is sure to impress family and friends – everyone will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (chives or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks; rinse under cold water.
- Boil the potato chunks in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain thoroughly and let them sit in the colander for 5 minutes to steam dry.
- Return potatoes to the pot over low heat, adding unsalted butter and heavy cream; stir until melted.
- Mash using a potato masher or ricer until creamy but avoid overmixing.
- Fold in fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg