Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes

Name: Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Our family loves these creamy and comforting potatoes. Garlic and other herbs make them so mouthwatering, I serve them just plain-no gravy is needed. For an extra-buttery taste, I'd suggest using Yukon Gold potatoes.—Suzi Bonnett, Bellevue, Nebraska

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Peel potatoes if desired and cut into cubes. Place in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute garlic in 2 tablespoons butter for 1 minute or until tender. Add the remaining butter; heat until melted.
Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl. Add the garlic mixture, cream, parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper; mash until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 306 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes in Country Woman November/December 2002

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LadyNouvelleCuisine

Jan 14, 2014

My family loved this recipe! I substituted 1% milk for the heavy whipping cream, which was not as creamy but still tasted great.
Classicrock

Aug 16, 2009

These potatoes are good! I use only half the cream at first when mashing, then add more as needed (one cup would have yielded soupy results). Then I save what's left of the cream to use to thin leftovers before microwaving. -Lori in WI.
pissed

Oct 25, 2008

yummy!!