Description
This Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a creamy, flavorful twist on classic mashed potatoes, infused with fresh rosemary and garlic. Perfect as a comforting side dish, it combines tender Yukon gold potatoes with a rich blend of butter and warm cream steeped with aromatic herbs, delivering a satisfying and elegant accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
Flavorings
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Dairy
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus 1 tablespoon for cooking potatoes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the cubed Yukon gold potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to the water. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Prepare the Cream Mixture: While the potatoes are boiling, heat the heavy cream and softened butter together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the butter fully melts and the mixture is warm.
- Infuse with Garlic and Rosemary: Add the garlic cloves and fresh rosemary sprigs to the warm cream and butter mixture. Let it steep for 10 minutes to fully infuse the flavors. After steeping, remove the rosemary sprigs and discard the garlic cloves, or mash them into the cream if a stronger garlic taste is desired.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes well using a colander. Return the potatoes to the pot and use a potato masher, ricer, or hand mixer to mash them until they reach a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Combine with Cream Mixture: Gradually add the warm infused cream and butter mixture to the mashed potatoes, mixing continuously until fully combined and creamy. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the mashed potatoes hot, optionally garnished with additional fresh rosemary sprigs and a pat of butter for extra richness and aroma.
Notes
- Using Yukon gold potatoes gives a naturally creamy texture ideal for mashing.
- You can mash the garlic into the potatoes for a stronger garlic flavor or discard it for a milder taste.
- Adjust salt and pepper amounts according to your preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Fresh rosemary is preferred for best flavor, but dried rosemary can be used in smaller amounts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American