Description
Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy Yukon gold potatoes with aromatic garlic and fresh rosemary. This delightful side dish is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus 1 tablespoon for cooking)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot covered with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Prepare the Cream Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream and butter until the butter melts.
- Infuse Flavors: Add garlic cloves and rosemary to the cream mixture. Let steep for 10 minutes before removing rosemary and mashing in garlic if desired.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash using a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
- Combine & Season: Gradually incorporate the warm cream mixture into the mashed potatoes; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with additional rosemary and butter if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg